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Abstract

Systems and methods for coupling electromagnetic radiation from fiber arrays into waveguides and photonic chips are disclosed. In one aspect of the disclosed subject matter, systems for coupling electromagnetic radiation from an optical fiber into a waveguide are provided. In some embodiments, the system can include at least one optical fiber having a distal portion adapted for allowing a portion of an electromagnetic field to exist outside of the fiber. At least one waveguide can have a surface adapted to receive the distal portion of the fiber and be shaped such that the fiber presses against the waveguide creating a repeatable interface. The fiber and the waveguide are arranged so at least part of the portion of the field existing outside the fiber extends into the waveguide. In another aspect of the disclosed subject matter, methods for coupling electromagnetic radiation from the fiber to a photonic integrated chip are disclosed.

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