DocumentCode
1536347
Title
A bright future for fiber optic communications: New developments in fiber optic technology are transforming lightwave communications into one of the fastest growing areas of electronics
Author
Mims, F.M.
Volume
3
Issue
1
fYear
1984
Firstpage
18
Lastpage
21
Abstract
Provides a brief history and overview of fiber-optic communication. Advantages and disadvantages are discussed.
Keywords
optical communication; optical fibres; fiber optic communications; fibre optics; optical fibres; Optical fiber cables; Optical fiber communication; Optical fiber sensors; Optical fibers; Optical transmitters; Silicon compounds;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Potentials, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0278-6648
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/MP.1984.6499716
Filename
6499716
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