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*The Power of Light: Understanding Optical Fiber Technology*
- Optical fiber is a thin strand of glass or plastic that uses light to transmit data as signals.
- Optical fiber works on the principle of total internal reflection, allowing data to be transmitted over long distances with minimal loss of signal.
- The concept of optical fiber dates back to the 1950s, and since then, it has undergone rapid advancements in materials and manufacturing techniques.
- Optical fiber has various applications in telecommunications, networking, cable television, medicine, and sensing, offering benefits such as higher bandwidth, longer distances, improved reliability, and security.
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