Method and system for feedback control of optical fiber lens fusing
US6833532B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 11, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 21, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 11, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/262
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and system for fusing an optical fiber lens is compatible with automation. Specifically, the fusing of the fiber lens is controlled in response to a diffraction pattern of light exiting from the fiber lens. This diffraction pattern is indicative of the lens shape and characteristics. Specifically, light is injected into an optical fiber and a diffraction pattern of the light exiting from a fiber lens is detected. The fiber lens is then fused in response to this diffraction pattern.
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