Optical waveguides – With optical coupler – Particular coupling structure
Patent
1996-04-17
1997-07-08
Healy, Brian
Optical waveguides
With optical coupler
Particular coupling structure
385 31, 385 33, 385 39, 385 96, 385123, G02B 626
Patent
active
056470410
ABSTRACT:
An optical beam compressor formed of light transparent material for compressing optical signals emitted from an end of an optic fiber. The compressor has a substantially tapered shape extending between a first surface or base having a cross-sectional area, and a second surface or head having a cross-sectional area less than the base area. The compressor has an index of refraction greater than the index of refraction of the environment in which it is disposed, and can be positioned between the end of the optic fiber and a photodetector. Optical signals are provided from the free end of the fiber to the base of the compressor wherein the signals are compressed and transmitted or directed to the photodetector for detection.
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Healy Brian
Lucent Technologies - Inc.
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