Dielectric/conductive waveguide

Details Dielectric/conductive waveguide Dielectric/conductive waveguide

1993-06-28

1994-11-08

Lee, John D.

Optical waveguides

Optical fiber waveguide with cladding

Utilizing nonsolid core or cladding

333212, 333238, 333239, 333246, 333254, G02B 620, H01P 316

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053634640

ABSTRACT:
A dielectric/conductive waveguide (20) includes a dielectric housing (22) having a longitudinal axis (14) and a central channel (29). A conductive layer (24,25) is affixed to the inner surface (21 ) and/or the outer surface (23) of the housing (22) to confine electromagnetic radiation (17) within the waveguide (20). Ribs (50,64) protruding into the channel (29) may be used to further confine the radiation (17). Sections of waveguide (20) may be combined using connectors (30). A local area network (90) can be formed using a plurality of sections of waveguide (20), computers (94), and bi-directional couplers (92). Air gaps (98) may break up the waveguide (20) at various places.

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