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Fiber optics is a medium that uses glass or plastic fibers to transmit data light sent in intervals along long distances. Information is sent as pulses be repeated at various points. Fiber optic lines can carry much more info than traditional wires. The ability of fiber optic lines to carry digital data h contributed to advances in digital communications because glass fibers interference. Fiber optic cable is more expensive and harder to install an that often hinders its use in some communities.

Optical communication has a long history of development that can be tra 1790s when an optical telegraph designed by the Chappe brothers in Fr mounted on poles to relay messages. In 1854, John Tyndall discovered could be bent using streams of water. Alexander Graham Bell designed optical phone in 1880 called a photophone. However, his earlier telepho within the technical capabilities of that period. For the next hundred year would continue in the use of light manipulation for use in a variety of app

Heinrich Lamn introduced the idea of transmitting images through fiber o image was that of a light bulb filament he expected to use to look into th However, he was unable to obtain a patent for his idea because earlier p for using glass rods for television and Hansells patent to use glass rods were already on record. The first bundled fibers were introduced in the m microwave and laser technology soon followed. The 1970s led to emerg purify light strands able to transmit data more efficiently and by the late 1 1980s, telephone communications began rebuilding their infrastructures completely on fiber optics. In 1991, the fiber optic crystal was developed data through diffraction much more efficiently than internal reflection. Wi optic cable being placed across the ocean in the late 1990s, the infrastru place for the expansion of the internet and worldwide digital communica

1790s thru today, the technology of using fiber optics has influenced soc variety of industries as well as personal communications. In addition to telecommunications, military, medical, industrial, broadcast industries, d security networks are part of the expanding number of industries that rel technology.

For more on fiber optic technology history, applications and future use, c following resources.

History of Fiber Optics This is a detailed overview on the history from the first optical telegraph in the 1790s using a series of ligh the Fiber Optic Link around the Globe (FLAG) providing the intern today. Short History of Fiber Optics Here is brief look at the history of fi draws from two books, Fiber Optics Technician's Handbook, by Jim authors book, City of Light: The Story of Fiber Optics. This article of single fiber optics in communication presented by Dr. C. K. Kao the Institution of Electrical Engineers in London during 1966. The Laser and Fiber Optic Revolution According to this article, th fiber optics began with quantum mechanics that Einstein used in 1 how electrons can absorb and emit energy that could be trained o single frequency. While it was some time before technology was a steady laser light, the door was opened for the future of laser and applications in communication. Lasers and Fiber Optic Timeline Albert Einstein was the first to p stimulated emission in 1917. This theory would be used as a basis research exploring the energy of light. Microwave applications wou introduced until 1954 and laser concepts, based on the emission t be introduced until 1958. Charles Kao and George Hockham first optics in a 1966 paper. By 1997, the Fiber Optic Link Around the G became the basis providing the infrastructure for todays internet. Research Breakthrough in Fiber Optics Communication Accordi release from the University of California, researchers have demon success of a specific long wavelength laser using a single semico that will provide a crucial step towards low-cost fiber optic transmi Capacity Limits of Fiber Optic Communications This study looks factors affecting the capacity limits of fiber optic communications u technology. By understanding limitations, research can focus on im fiber optic capacity and determine how to set future limits on optic facilitate uninterrupted communication. Advanced technologies wi

maintain maximum capacity in all fiber optic networks. Fiber Optic Communications This publication gives a clear expla optic data transmission system used in various cable, telephone, a networks. Included is an explanation of how various networks man communication following SONET and SDH system protocols. The Role of Fiber Optic Technology in the Information Revolution several optical technologies has contributed to the information rev technology, optical communications, and the development of extre glass are just a few technologies that have joined to advance com unbelievable speeds. Fiber Optic Communication in Modern Aircraft Optical fibers use aircraft replaces heavy coaxial cable previously used to transmit ra Coaxial cables have huge drawbacks including limiting bandwidth to corrosion. Corrosion is not a problem with glass fiber optics tha connectors. In addition, fiber optics is much lighter and less restric coaxial cables. This report recommends fiber optic links suitable fo aircraft. High Fiber - This video, a part of the PBS: Need to Know series, d advanced use of high fiber optics to provide internet service at twe speed of broadband service in the US at a fraction of the current c High Definition Broadband Networks in Australia This press rele again how other countries are speeding ahead of the US in their u optic technology to improve internet access speeds and availabilit Fiber Network Expansion Projects Fiber optic expansion project at the Washington State Department of Information Services, will i to share information across improved internet networks. Such exp are needed throughout the US to advance the fiber optic technolo support the huge growth and demand for internet access. Broadband Value for Rural America In this report, there is a dire shown between the economic growth in rural America and high-sp internet access availability. Unlike many European countries that h speed internet service widely available, throughout the US there re of the country that have limited internet access. Research confirm internet access has a direct impact on rural communities and busi The Future is Calling A National Geographic report shows the ro communications plays in future worldwide network and communic infrastructures. An eye-opening statement made in this report is th hundred years of technology to connect the first billion people by w communications, it has taken only ten years with optical communi

the next billion people. The future of fiber optics continues to grow pace.