Method and apparatus for retroreflectively reducing coherence/po

Details Method and apparatus for retroreflectively reducing coherence/po Method and apparatus for retroreflectively reducing coherence/po

1997-06-05

1999-02-16

Kim, Robert

Optics: measuring and testing

For optical fiber or waveguide inspection

G01N 2100

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058726241

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus (OTDR) for accurately locating and measuring the optical parameters and characteristics of fiberoptic cables which reduces the adverse effects of coherence noise without effecting the stability and repeatability of the acquired locating and measuring information.

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