Patent
1985-11-05
1988-01-19
Arnold, Bruce Y.
350 9613, 350 9614, 350339R, 350374V, G02F 113, G02B 642
Patent
active
047201720
ABSTRACT:
A liquid crystal optical switching device includes a plurality of ports each having associated therewith a blind hole receiving an optical fiber that is secured subsequent to the alignment thereof. The switching device is fabricated from inexpensive material and includes a minimum of optically flat surfaces.
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Arnold Bruce Y.
ITT Defense Communications a Division of ITT Corporation
Lerner Martin
Twomey Thomas N.
Walsh Robert A.
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