Flexible optical waveguide
US7248772B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 29, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jul 24, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 29, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4246
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A flexible optical waveguide having a core in which light propagates; and a cladding portion with a smaller refractive index than the core, that surrounds the core, wherein the flexible optical waveguide has a flexible portion between both end portions thereof, and at least one end portion of the both end portions is more solid than the flexible portion, is provided, which flexible optical waveguide, while assuring flexibility, can be mounted with high accuracy.
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