Fiber optic directional coupler

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1980-04-11

1985-01-15

Lee, John D.

Adhesive bonding and miscellaneous chemical manufacture

Delaminating processes adapted for specified product

Delaminating in preparation for post processing recycling step

156153, 350320, G02B 726

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044935285

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus and method of manufacture for coupling optical power between two strands of fiber optic material in a given direction of propagation. The coupler employs generally parallel, intersecting strands of fiber optic material having the cladding removed on one side thereof to within a few microns of the fiber cores in the region of intersection to permit light transfer between the strands.

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Hsu et al., "Single Mode Optical Fiber Pickoff Coupler," Applied Optics, vol. 15, No. 10, Oct. 1976, pp. 2310-2312.

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