TUNABLE BRAGG GRATINGS AND DEVICES EMPLOYING THE SAME

摘要

A D type optical fiber (10') was adhered to a conductive layer (18) through the flat side of the optical fiber (10') and the cladding (16) was removed in area (20) without damage to the core (14). Electrical connection is made through the projection (24) which allows good contact when used alone or in conjunction with a previously deposited conductor (20). The cladding removal process may also be done on both sides when a round optical fiber is used rather than a D type fiber. The electrooptical devices made using this process may also include bragg gratings which may be impressed using an applied voltage, UV radiation, thermal heating or a combination of any of these.