Method of laser polishing fiber optic connectors

Details Method of laser polishing fiber optic connectors Method of laser polishing fiber optic connectors

1992-06-15

1993-07-06

Healy, Brian

Optical waveguides

With disengagable mechanical connector

Optical fiber/optical fiber cable termination structure

385 77, 385147, 21912161, 21912166, 21912117, 65 12, 65 61, 65 65, 51283R, G02B 626, B23K 2600, C03B 2900, B24B 100

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ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is an improved method for polishing fiber optic connectors. After a light waveguide distal end is mechanically ground and/or polished, the distal end is slightly melted in order to reduce reflectance. Melting may be induced by a laser, microtorch, or electric arc.

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"Formation of a Spherical Lens at Optical Fiber Ends with a CO.sub.2 Laser", U. C. Paek and A. L. Weaver, Applied Optics, vol. 14 No. 2, Feb., 1975.

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