Fiber optic cables are an integral component to the experimentation conducted in the field of optical spectroscopy. Research in this field depends on the ability to transmit light from a source to the desired medium of interest, requiring the usage of cables which can perform such a task. As a result, opto-mechanical switches become necessary as they allow for the coupling of fibers through the connection of an input to various outputs, or vice-versa. Before the commencement of this project, the optical spectroscopy lab at Miami was without such a device, hindering future research studies. This project details the steps undertaken to create an optical switching device and highlights some of its various properties and capabilities.
Author: Lucas Kulesza, Physics Major
Faculty Advisor: Karthik Vishwanath, Department of Physics
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