Method and apparatus for transmitting light

Details Method and apparatus for transmitting light Method and apparatus for transmitting light

1986-06-04

1989-05-23

Lee, John D.

Surgery

Truss

Pad

350 9623, 128 6, G02B 2326

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048324442

ABSTRACT:
A light transmission apparatus in which light from a laser may be transmitted through an optical conducter. Dry air may also be pumped through the optic conducter to remove matter from the vicinity of the light emitting end. A cover which is formed of a shape memory alloy is provided at the light emitting end of the conductor to open at a high temperature in response to incident light and close at a low temperature when the light stops.

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