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adapter (optical adapter)

An optical adapter typically refers to a device or component used in optical systems to facilitate connections between different types of optical fibers, connectors, or interfaces. Here are a few specific meanings of optical adapters:

Fiber optic adapter: In telecommunications and networking, a fiber optic adapter is a passive device used to connect two optical fibers with similar or different connectors, ensuring proper alignment and minimal signal loss.

Optical lens adapter: In photography and optics, an optical adapter can refer to a device used to attach lenses with different mounts or formats to a camera body, allowing photographers to use lenses that are not native to their camera system.

Optical coupler: An optical adapter may also refer to an optical coupler or splitter used in fiber optics to combine or split optical signals into multiple paths, typically used in telecommunications and data transmission.

These adapters play a crucial role in maintaining the efficiency, reliability, and compatibility of optical systems by ensuring seamless connectivity between various optical components and devices.
 
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