Fiber Optic Coupling -- how to couple a 200μm core fiber into a 50μm core fiber?

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Coupling a 200μm core fiber into a 50μm core fiber is achievable using a 4x magnifier/reducer or a single lens with the formula ## \frac{m}{b}=\frac{1}{4} ##, where 'b' represents the object distance and 'm' the image distance. The primary challenge lies in the precise alignment of the focused beam onto the 50μm input, particularly in the z-direction. Successful implementation requires careful attention to these alignment details to ensure optimal coupling efficiency.

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Is it possible to couple a 200μm core fiber into a 50μm core fiber by using a 4x magnifier/reducer?
 
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The answer I believe is yes. You can even do it with a single lens with ## \frac{m}{b}=\frac{1}{4} ## where b is object distance, and m is image distance. The most difficult part is getting it aligned properly, i.e. centering the focused beam on the 50 um input. The alignment in the z-direction also needs to be quite precise.
 

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