Bi-directional light port for injecting light into and tapping l

Details Bi-directional light port for injecting light into and tapping l Bi-directional light port for injecting light into and tapping l

1996-06-20

1997-09-30

Palmer, Phan T. H.

Optical waveguides

With optical coupler

Particular coupling structure

385 43, 385 41, G02B 626

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active

056733445

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for tapping and distributing light propagating through a polymer optical fiber (POF). Within the polymer optical fiber, one or more mirrors are constructed. At a point in the POF where an internal mirror is constructed, light traversing the POF is efficiently diverted out of the polymer optical fiber upon striking the mirror. As such, the light which is diverted is effectively tapped off and may be put to an advantageous use.

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