Optical fiber bundle image conduit
US4011007A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 27, 1973 |
| Grant date | Mar 8, 1977 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 27, 1993 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/2852
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A plurality of optical glass cores of selected refractive index and dimension are clad with a first glass of lower refractive index providing substantially total internal reflection within the cores. The clad cores are then clad with a glass displaying a lower viscosity than either the core or the first cladding and fused into a final assembly. The cross-sectional area of the second core cladding is selected to provide a minimum free space within the fused assembly.
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