Connectors for multicore optical fibers and methods thereof
| Patent Number: | 10,234,632 |
| Issued: | 3/19/2019 |
| Official Filing: | View the Complete Patent |
| Abstract: | The present invention relates to optical coupling systems that employ a multicore optical fiber. The system can be employed with two multicore optical fibers or with a single multicore optical fiber for use with an optical device. In particular, the system includes connectors having a lens assembly configured to relay optical signals and a ferrule to position the lens assembly. Additional details for making and using such systems are described herein. |
| Filed: | 8/16/2016 |
| Application Number: | 15/238,518 |
| Government Interests: | STATEMENT OF GOVERNMENT INTEREST This invention was made with Government support under Contract No. DE-NA0003525 awarded by the United States Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration. The Government has certain rights in the invention. |