Orthogonal output optical fiber

摘要

Herein is disclosed an optical device for orthogonal redirection of electromagnetic radiation. The optical device includes, in one instance, an optical redirection element that includes a lens and an total-internal-reflectance (TIR) bevel, the lens having a principal axis and a lens radius; an optical fiber having a longitudinal axis and having an output surface positioned proximal to the lens, the output surface having an output surface diameter that is less than or equal to the lens radius; where the output surface is eccentric to the principal axis.

主权项

1. An optical device for orthogonal redirection of electromagnetic radiation, comprising:
an optical redirection element that includes a lens and an total-internal-reflectance (TIR) bevel, the lens having a principal axis and a lens radius; an optical fiber having a longitudinal axis and having an output surface positioned proximal to the lens, the output surface having an output surface diameter that is less than or equal to the lens radius; and wherein the output surface is eccentric to the principal axis; further comprising a lateral delivery cap that includes the optical redirection element and has a longitudinal centerline; wherein the optical fiber is within the lateral delivery cap, and the longitudinal axis of the optical fiber is not parallel to the lateral delivery cap longitudinal centerline.