Method of manufacturing integrated optical component

Details Method of manufacturing integrated optical component Method of manufacturing integrated optical component

1990-02-12

1990-12-25

Lindsay, Robert L.

Glass manufacturing

Processes

Forming product or preform from molten glass

65 314, 65 31, 65 3013, 65 42, 156153, 156157, 156293, 350 9612, C03C 2100

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049799703

ABSTRACT:
An integrated optical component with ion diffused optical circuit paths in glass connected to optical fibers, comprising a transverse exit groove machined adjacent the paths, a plateau for supporting an uncoated portion of the optical fibers for connection to the paths, and a shoulder adjacent the plateau for supporting a coated portion of the fiber, the fiber endfaces being secured to the terminations of the paths by means of an adhesive; and, a method for manufacturing such a component comprising machining, approximate alignment, precise alignment, and gluing steps.

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Optical Waveguide Components in Organic Photochromic Materials, Bennion et al, pp. 313-320, Sep. 1983 vol. 53, #9 Radio and Elec. Engr.

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