Fiber devices using GRIN fiber lenses

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2005-01-04

2005-01-04

Font, Frank G. (Department: 2883)

Optical waveguides

With optical coupler

Particular coupling function

C385S037000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06839483

ABSTRACT:
A mode converter includes first and second optical waveguides and a GRIN fiber lens. The GRIN fiber lens is attached to both the first and the second waveguides.

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