Title :
Ceramic components for optical-fibre systems
Author_Institution :
General Electric Company Limited, Hirst Research Centre, Wembley, UK
Abstract :
A technique is described for forming very long fine-bore capillaries in ceramic materials. These capillaries may be formed straight or curved. The technique appears to be of value in the fabrication of components for optical-fibre systems. Prototype components such as splices, connectors and couplers are described.
Keywords :
ceramics; optical couplers; optical fibres; ceramic materials; connectors; fine-bore capillaries; optical couplers; optical fibres; splices;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19810316
