A device, system and method for transmitting electro-magnetic radiation
between at least two separate fibers (as well as for imaging a sample)
are provided. For example, a first optical fiber and a second optical
fiber may be provided, such that the first and/or second fibers is/are
rotatable. At least one first optical arrangement may also be included
which communicates with at least one end of the first optical fiber
and/or the second optical fiber. Further, at least one second arrangement
may be included which is configured to control a position of the optical
arrangement to align longitudinal axes of the first and the second
optical fibers at least at the ends thereof. In addition, at least one
third arrangement can be provided which is adapted to rotate the first
and/or second optical fibers at a rate that is greater than 40
revolutions per second. It is also possible to include at least one
fourth arrangement which can be adapted for connecting the first optical
fiber and/or the second optical fiber to a catheter arrangement, such
that the fourth arrangement includes a protector provided at least at one
end thereof, and wherein the protector is automatically removed upon a
connection of the first and/or second optical fiber to the catheter
arrangement via the fourth arrangement.