Fiber optic polishing system

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1990-10-01

1992-04-21

Dixon, Jr., William R.

Abrasive tool making process, material, or composition

With inorganic material

Metal or metal oxide

51304, 106 3, C09C 168

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051063948

ABSTRACT:
An optical glass fiber polishing apparatus and method utilizing a slurry prised of water, CeO, glycerin and where needed, a base such as NaOh, to realize transmission loss in the fiber as it is polished towards the fiber core. The intensity of light introduced at one end of the fiber is measured at the opposite end, continuously and without interruption of the polishing, to determine polishing progress through the cladding towards the core.

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