Optical Fiber Graded Index Connector.

Abstract

An optical fiber graded index connector is described wherein a graded index rod is employed having a bore extending along the longitudinal axis thereof, the ends of the optical fibers to be connected being inserted into opposite ends of the rod bore and positioned to a focal length until a maximum power output is detected at the required destination for which the connection is made.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1982
Accession Number
ADD009873

Entities

People

  • Metro M. Chrepta

Organizations

  • United States Army

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Fibers
  • Optical Fibers

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Reinforced Composite Materials
  • Spectroscopy.
  • ballistics.