Optical fibre
part · 1970 · Digital age
A glass fibre that carries light (Kao).
Principles and materials it uses
- Total internal reflection — uses. Light is kept inside the core.
- Glass — is made of. Silica glass.
- Laser diode — uses. The source is a laser.
Where it is used
- Internet — is part of. The backbones are optical fibre.
- Base station — is used in. The link to the core network.
- Endoscope — is part of. Flexible endoscopes use optical fibre.
- Fibre-optic sensor — is used in. A fibre.