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A 5 page paper which examines fiber optics, illustrating their use in medicine, telecommunications and other fields. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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it, that is perhaps most responsible for its evolution . Progressing from the copper wire of a century ago to todays fiber optic cable, our increasing ability to transmit more
information, more quickly and over longer distances has expanded the boundaries of our technological development in all areas" (Anonymous Introduction to Fiber Optics, 2002; fiberguide.htm). With the creation of the
fiber optic cable we have become a world that is somewhat fantastic in terms of sounding like a science fiction story. This is due to fiber optics in many ways,
for it is fiber optics that has brought us lasers and fiber optics which has brought us to the point where communication technology has gone far beyond the telegraph. In
the following paper we present an examination of fiber optics, discussing its use in telecommunications as well as in medicine and other fields. Fiber Optics We begin by
defining fiber optics, stating that the fiber optics "cable consists of one or more glass fibers, which act as waveguides for the optical signal. Fiber optic cable is similar to
electrical cable in its construction, but provides special protection for the optical fiber within" (Anonymous Introduction to Fiber Optics, 2002; fiberguide.htm). There is also an optical receiver which "converts
the optical signal back into a replica of the original electrical signal" (Anonymous Introduction to Fiber Optics, 2002; fiberguide.htm). The cable essentially replaces what we know as the coaxial cable
used today. It is a cable that is comprised of glass, which allows light to pass quickly and more effectively and efficiently. As one author notes, "A fiber optic cable,
even one that contains many fibers, is usually much smaller and lighter in weight than a wire or coaxial cable with similar information carrying capacity. It is easier to handle
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