The resulting structure functions to strain relieve the junction between the first sleeve and the unremoved portion of the polymer cladding and provide an easy to handle {TAIL ~ termination} wherein the core is substantially centered an mechanically restrained from any motion relative to the outer surface of {HEAD ~ the second sleeve}, all without substantial degradation of the light propagating capability of the waveguide 
The resulting structure functions to strain relieve the junction between the first sleeve and the unremoved portion of the polymer cladding and provide an easy to handle { TAIL ~ termination } wherein the core is substantially centered an mechanically restrained from any motion relative to the outer surface of { HEAD ~ the second sleeve } , all without substantial degradation of the light propagating capability of the waveguide
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