1981-04-15
1984-06-12
Lee, John D.
G02B 5172
Patent
active
044538014
ABSTRACT:
A Luneburg lens formed on an optical waveguide has a protective coating to assure stable optical characteristics by preventing changes in the focal length due to exposure to surrounding light and/or moisture. The Luneburg lens may be of As.sub.2 S.sub.3 material provided on a Ti in-diffused LiNbO.sub.3 waveguide.
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Busch James R.
Verber Carl M.
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
Lee John D.
Wise Robert E.
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