Two row reduction/enlargement gradient index lens array having square-ended fibers
US4589736A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 23, 1984 |
| Grant date | May 20, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 23, 2004 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S359/90
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A reduction/enlargement gradient index lens array is provided which comprises several groups of square-ended fibers, the fibers within a particular group being of the same length. Group fiber length decreases generally from center to the ends of the array. The group are assembled in a characteristic fan-like fashion to form a reduction/enlargement lens array.
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