Beam bending apparatus and method of manufacture

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2005-06-07

2005-06-07

Kim, Ellen E. (Department: 2874)

Optical waveguides

With optical coupler

Input/output coupler

C385S033000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06904197

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for altering the mode field of an optical signal is disclosed. The apparatus includes a GRIN-fiber lens and a reflective surface disposed at one end of the GRIN-fiber lens, the reflective surface configured to cooperate with the GRIN-fiber lens to redirect the path of the optical signal directed against the reflective surface. A method of manufacturing an apparatus for altering the mode field of an optical signal and an optical assembly are also disclosed.

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