Method and apparatus for generating an electric arc
US7317171B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 5, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jan 8, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 5, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/2552
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for reducing the gap resistance between two electrodes, such as the electrodes used fusion splicing one optical fiber to another, by injecting negative ions into the gas or gasses that are located between the electrodes. As a result, the voltage that is required to cause dielectric breakdown and initiation of the electrical arc is drastically reduced.
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