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Sensing devices based on evanescent optical coupling

US7068868B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 12, 2003
Grant dateJun 27, 2006
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Expiry dateDec 11, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/2826
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Fiber sensors formed on side-polished fiber coupling ports based on evanescent coupling. Such sensors may be configured to measure various materials and may be used to form multi-phase sensing devices.

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