Method and apparatus for sensing light

Details Method and apparatus for sensing light Method and apparatus for sensing light

2008-05-13

2008-05-13

Connelly-Cushwa, M. R. (Department: 2874)

Optical waveguides

With splice

Fusion splicing

C385S095000, C385S097000, C385S098000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11300572

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is an optical apparatus including an optical fiber having a wavelength of operation, the optical fiber comprising a first length of the optical fiber joined to a second length of the optical fiber with a splice such that the first and second lengths are in optical communication; a photodetector for sensing light leaking from the splice; and wherein the splice has a splice loss of not greater than 0.5 dB at the wavelength of operation. Methods of sensing light are also disclosed.

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