Ring Light Spot Adjustable Signal Combiner with High Power and Large Core Diameter

Zhiqiang Wan; Aibi Yang; Guanghua Yang; Shan Yu; Ziye Hu; Jilong Tang; Zhipeng Wei

doi:10.3788/CJL231147

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