FIBER-OPTIC DEVICE AND PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING THE DEVICE

摘要

A fiber-optic device is particularly suitable for medical or industrial applications. The device has an optical fiber, which extends in a longitudinal direction to a distal end, and which has a core. A diffuser segment is provided for radially decoupling light from the fiber. The diffuser segment has a plurality of, in particular macroscopic, scattering elements. The scattering elements project into the core for radial decoupling of light. A process for the manufacture of the device is described as well.

主权项

1. A fiber-optic device, comprising:
an optical fiber extending in a longitudinal direction to a distal end, said optical fiber having a core; a diffuser segment formed with a plurality of scattering elements projecting into said core and being configured for radially decoupling light from the optical fiber.