Optical coupling device utilizing a mirror and cantilevered arm

Details Optical coupling device utilizing a mirror and cantilevered arm Optical coupling device utilizing a mirror and cantilevered arm

1983-12-30

1986-12-02

Sikes, William L.

Multiplex communications

Wide area network

Packet switching

350 9620, 370 3, G02B 632

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046260668

ABSTRACT:
An optical coupling device for diverting light among different transmission elements. The device includes at least one graded-index-of-refraction lens with transmission elements coupled to one surface. At the opposite surface of the lens is a reflecting element which is adapted for movement so as to vary the angle of reflection of the incoming light from one of the transmission elements.

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"Silicon Micromechanical Devices", Scientific American, J. B. Angell et al., Apr. 1983, pp. 44-55.

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