Optical Coupler for Single Fiber Optic Filament.

Abstract

The patent application concerns an optical coupler for use in an optical path defined by a single fiber optic filament. This coupler uses first and second rod gradient index positive lens elements positioned in the optical path and which have a central member optically abutted between the rod gradient index positive lens elements. It is an object to provide an efficient optical coupler for use in a data bus employing single fiber optic cable which may be used in optical communications network systems.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 22, 1975
Accession Number
ADD002185

Entities

People

  • William M. Caton

Organizations

  • United States Department of the Navy

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Filaments
  • Optical Communications
  • Optoisolators
  • Patent Applications
  • Patents

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Optical Physics and Photonics.