fiber optics
plural noun
1
: thin transparent fibers of glass or plastic that are enclosed by material of a lower refractive index and that transmit light throughout their length by internal reflections
also
: a bundle of such fibers used in an instrument (as for viewing body cavities)
2
singular in construction
: the technique of the use of fiber optics
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There are three major advantages of fiber optics, the Iron Cluster experts said.
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
The collaboration aims to bolster internet availability in remote areas where traditional fiber optics are impractical.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
Traditional Saudi elements such as mosaics were reinvented as ceiling coverings, while fiber optics were embedded into the plaster walls to illuminate at night.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
On pure speed terms, there’s still no competition with fiber optics – the overall data transmission record remains at a mind-boggling 22.9 petabits per second, which is 22.9 million Gbps.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2024
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
The collaboration aims to bolster internet availability in remote areas where traditional fiber optics are impractical.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
Traditional Saudi elements such as mosaics were reinvented as ceiling coverings, while fiber optics were embedded into the plaster walls to illuminate at night.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
On pure speed terms, there’s still no competition with fiber optics – the overall data transmission record remains at a mind-boggling 22.9 petabits per second, which is 22.9 million Gbps.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2024
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fiber optics
noun plural
variants
or chiefly British fibre optics
1
: thin transparent fibers of glass or plastic that are enclosed by material of a lower index of refraction and that transmit light throughout their length by internal reflections
also
: a bundle of such fibers used in an instrument (as an endoscope)
2
singular in construction
: the technique of the use of fiber optics
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