How optical fibers transmit signals Principles
Optical fiber is used as a medium for and because it is flexible and can be bundled as cables. Fibre-optic communication involves transmitting a signal as light, converting electrical signals to optical signals at the transmitter end and reversing the process at the receiver end. Fiber optic transmission systems are superior to metallic conductor-based in many applications. These slender strands of glass or plastic carry light pulses and serve as the backbone of modern telecommunication networks. The device or a tube, if bent or if terminated to radiate energy, is called a waveguide, in general.
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