Optical hot tip
US7389024B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 8, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jun 17, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 8, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/032
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An optical hot tip and method for manufacturing the same. The hot tip is for conducting high optical power beams at the tip of a fiber or waveguide. The light from the fiber or waveguide is absorbed in and end tip in order to generate heat. The heat can then be used in a variety of applications.
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