Patent ID: 6276842
Filing Date: 2001-08-21
Classification: B24B,G02B

Abstract:
A method for polishing a connection end face of an optical component having at least an optical waveguide disposed within a ferrule, the method comprising the steps of:disposing the optical component and a polishing-assisting member movable relative to each other along the optical axis of the at least an optical waveguide, wherein the polishing-assisting member has at least a recess formed in an end face opposite to the connection end face of the optical component, and wherein the at least a recess is located opposite the at least an optical waveguide and has a cross section encompassing the cross section of the at least an optical waveguide;disposing a polishing media in an interval between the end face of the optical component and the end face of the polishing-assisting member; and,polishing the connection end face of the optical component by successively narrowing and widening the interval such that the polishing media is caused to move in the direction along the optical axis of the at least an optical waveguide between the connection end face of the optical component and the end face of the polishing-assisting member at locations other than the at least a recess causing at least a portion of the connection end face of the optical component to protrude from the connection end face, wherein the at least a portion includes the at least an optical waveguide.