Harris Corporation

Paul Pilipovich

Paul Bryant Koeneman

Timothy Eugene Dimmick

Kevin Randolph Harper

Curtis R Niemeier

Todd E Deese

A system for exciting flexural waves on an optical fiber () is provided. The system includes a substrate (), an actuator (), and a mechanical optical fiber coupling (). The actuator is formed of an electromechanical transducer material. The actuator is mounted on the substrate. The mechanical optical fiber coupling (for example, an adhesive media) forms a secure mechanical connection between the actuator and the optical fiber. The mechanical optical fiber coupling is configured for communicating mechanical vibrations from the actuator to the optical fiber. However, it should be understood that the mechanical optical fiber coupling is exclusive of a tapered horn.

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