Patent ID: 7224866
Filing Date: 2007-05-29
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for forming an optical microresonator comprising: a stage; a support member mounted on the stage; and a drive that engages the stage for moving the stage and support member in an X, Y, Z direction; a ferrule having a fiber guide through which an optical fiber passes, said ferrule being connected to said drive and rotatable; a clamp mounted on the support member and engaging the ferrule and operative to allow the optical fiber to be fed freely through the fiber guide, wherein the clamp is operable to secure the optical fiber within the fiber guide of the ferrule; a light source located for writing a pattern on the optical fiber to form a resonant waveguide; and a controller operative with said drive for controlling rotation and X, Y, Z movement of the ferrule and optical fiber through controlled movement of the support member and stage as a pattern is written.