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<p>of these aligned cores. For applications that demand a permanent connection a <a href="page.php?w=fusion_splice">fusion splice</a> is common. In this technique, an electric arc is used to melt the ends of the fibers together. Another common technique is a <a href="page.php?w=mechanical_splice">mechanical splice</a>, where the ends of the fibers are held in contact by mechanical force. Temporary or semi-permanent connections are made by means of specialized <a href="page.php?w=optical_fiber_connector">optical fiber connector</a>s. The field of</p><p>
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