| 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: 15/238518 |
| 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. |
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