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Fiber coupling into bent capillary

US7403280B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 3, 2005
Grant dateJul 22, 2008
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Expiry dateDec 2, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2021/0346
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A fluidic device is provided which is adapted to subject a fluid to light. It generally comprises a capillary that is adapted for conducting the fluid and which furthermore and comprises at least one bending and at least one waveguide having an end face that is adapted for at least emitting or receiving light. The end face is coupled with the bending for emitting light into the fluid or receiving light from the capillary.

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