Method and apparatus for splicing optical fibers
US3960531A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 28, 1975 |
| Grant date | Jun 1, 1976 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 28, 1995 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/2551
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus are described for permanently splicing glass optical fibers. The fibers are aligned colinearly, and their ends are brought into contact. Electric and magnetic fields are generated in the vicinity of the fiber end portions. The electric field creates an arc which moves along the fiber junction under the influence of the magnetic field, thereby ensuring complete fusing of the fiber endfaces.
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