Optisches Kopplungssystem mit einem optischen Koppler und einem lichtdurchlässigen äußeren Medium sowie Herstellung und Verwendung eines solchen Systems

The system (1) has optical coupler (2) that is arranged parallel to main plane (4) of optical waveguide (5) with respect to inclined mirror surface (6) and outer surface (7) of coupler. The mirror surface and outer surface are aligned such that outgoing light beam (8) is reflected at mirror surface. A light-transmitting layer (9) having optical refractive index is arranged so that light beam from outer boundary surfaces (10,11) is broken and deflected. Angle of inclination, coupling angle, and optical refractive index are selected in external medium in specific range. Independent claims are included for the following: (1) a method for manufacturing the optical coupling system; and (2) a method for using the optical coupling system