DocumentCode
949973
Title
Multiposition optical-fibre switch
Author
Tomlinson, W.J. ; Wagner, R.E. ; Strnad, A.R. ; Dunn, F.A.
Author_Institution
Bell Laboratories, Holmdel, USA
Volume
15
Issue
6
fYear
1979
Firstpage
192
Lastpage
194
Abstract
We describe a compact simple multiposition switch for multimode optical fibres. The switch uses a single graded refractive-index (g.r.i.n.-rod) lens and a rotating reflector to scan an image of the input fibre over a circular array of output fibres.
Keywords
optical fibres; optical waveguide components; switches; graded refractive index lens; multimode optical fibres; multiposition switch; optical fibre switch; rotating reflector;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Electronics Letters
Publisher
iet
ISSN
0013-5194
Type
jour
DOI
10.1049/el:19790135
Filename
4243084
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