Patent ID: 6048102
Filing Date: 2000-04-11
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
An optical connector comprising:first and second optical fibers which each has a slanted end face, whereinthe optical connector provides a connection state where the end face of the first optical fiber is aligned with, and in close contact with, the end face of the second optical fiber so that light travelling through the first optical fiber travels into the second optical fiber,the optical connector provides a disconnection state where a gap exists between the end face of the first optical fiber and the end face of the second optical fiber, the end face of the first optical fiber causing light travelling through the first optical fiber to experience total internal reflection at the end face of the first optical fiber when in the disconnection state,the first optical fiber has a core with a refractive index equal to or below 1.6, and light travels through the core in a travelling direction, anda normal passing through the end face of the first optical fiber forms an approximately 42.degree. angle with respect to the travelling direction of light through the core.