Index-matching gel for nanostructure optical fibers and mechanical splice assemble and connector using same
US8152387B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 12, 2009 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 4, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/02314
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A polymer based index-matching gel for use with nanostructure optical fibers is disclosed. The index-matching gel has a viscosity η at 25° C. of 3 Pa-s≦η≦100 Pa-s, which prevents the index-matching gel from wicking into the voids and down the nanostructure optical fiber to a depth where the fiber performance and/or device performance is compromised. The gel is suitable for use when mechanically splicing optical fibers when at least one of the optical fibers is a nanostructure optical fiber. The gel is also suitable for use in fiber optic connectors wherein at least one of the optical fibers constituting the connection is a nanostructure optical fiber.
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