Optical device and fusion seal

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1996-06-13

1998-02-24

Palmer, Phan T. H.

Optical waveguides

Accessories

External retainer/clamp

385 41, 385 42, 385147, G02B 600

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057218021

ABSTRACT:
An optical device, and a method of producing the device, are disclosed. The device comprises a substrate having a near-zero, or negative, coefficient of thermal expansion and an optical component affixed to the substrate with a fusion seal, the seal being the fused product of a low melting glass flit having a positive CTE and a mill addition of a glass-ceramic having an effective negative CTE.

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