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Optical isolator system and method

US5734762A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 15, 1995
Grant dateMar 31, 1998
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Expiry dateSep 15, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/4207
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An optical isolator system and method improving the manufacturability of the system, including fabricating a unitary tubular optical isolator system in two parts which are soldered together. The tubular system includes an internal disk to protect the isolator from heated solder during joinder of containment portions. The optical isolator system includes tubes to space polarizer, analyzer, and isolator portions.

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