fibre optics
Definition
Noun: 1. The technology or science of transmitting light signals through thin, flexible strands of glass or plastic (optical fibers): This refers to the field of study and the practical application of using light to carry information over long distances with minimal loss of signal strength. 2. The physical medium or system itself: This can refer to the bundled cables containing these glass or plastic fibers used for telecommunications, internet connectivity, or medical imaging.
Usage
- The term is used to describe a broad field of technology and the physical infrastructure that enables high-speed data transmission.
- It is often discussed in contexts of telecommunications, networking, medicine (endoscopy), and engineering.
Examples
- Noun:
- The company is upgrading its network infrastructure to fibre optics.
- Modern internet backbones rely heavily on fibre optics for global data transfer.
- The course provides an introduction to the principles of fibre optics.
Advanced Usage
- "fibre optics" as an attributive noun: Often used before another noun to describe something related to this technology.
- fibre optics cable, fibre optics technology, fibre optics communication
Variants and Related Words
- Fiber optics: The American English spelling variant.
- Optical fiber (noun): A single strand of the glass or plastic medium that carries light. This is a component of a fibre optics system.
- Fiber-optic (adjective): Describing something that uses or relates to this technology (e.g., , ).
Synonyms
- Optical communication: A broader term for communicating using light, which can include free-space lasers, not just fibers.
- Lightwave technology: A technical synonym emphasizing the use of light waves.
Related Concepts
- Total internal reflection: The key physical principle that allows light to travel along the fiber without escaping.
- Bandwidth: The high data-carrying capacity is a primary advantage of fibre optics.
- Latency: The very low signal delay in fibre optics systems is critical for real-time applications.
Noun
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the transmission of light signals via glass fibers
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