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fibre optics

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Description

The technology which utilises optical fibre, such as plastic or glass threads, to transmit data. Optical fibres are able to transmit light between the two ends of the fibre and may transfer images and messages modulated onto light waves. Fibre optic cables have increased in popularity because of their possibility to transfer data over long distances at higher bandwidths and with lesser amounts of interference than metal cables.

Alternative Labels

fiber optics

fiber optics

glass filament

glass threads

optical fibers

optical fibres

plastic filament

plastic threads

types of optical fiber

types of optical fibre

typology of optical fiber

typology of optical fibre