Optical fiber with enhanced light collection and illumination an

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1997-12-05

1999-03-02

Palmer, Phan T. H.

Optical waveguides

With disengagable mechanical connector

Structure surrounding optical fiber-to-fiber connection

385123, 385 85, 385 78, G02B 638

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058781781

ABSTRACT:
An optical fiber, including a cylindrical core of light conducting material having a first refractive index, surrounded by a cladding having a second refractive index that is lower than the first refractive index. The optical fiber includes at least one endface formed with a cone tip for controlling the characteristics of light entering or exiting the fiber. The polish angle of the cone tip can be selected according to the desired emergence/acceptance properties of the fiber.

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