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Method and apparatus for retroreflectively reducing coherence/polarization noise in reflectometers

US5872624A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 5, 1997
Grant dateFeb 16, 1999
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Expiry dateJun 5, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01M11/3127
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Apparatus (OTDR) for accurately locating and measuring the optical parameters and characteristics of fiberoptic cables which reduces the adverse effects of coherence noise without effecting the stability and repeatability of the acquired locating and measuring information.

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