Method of self-aligning optical waveguides
US6684015B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 28, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jan 27, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4203
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A first waveguide and a second waveguide are aligned by applying an alignment dot on end surfaces of the cores of first and second waveguides. The alignment dots are positioned in close proximity to one another, and are melted together. Surface tension pulls the first and second waveguides into alignment.
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