Posts Tagged: Fiber Optics

A Fascinating Use of Fiber Optics

New Uses for Fiber Optics

Fiber optics are used in a variety of ways to improve people’s lives. One such way is the recent development of a handheld fiber optic probe that’s used to diagnose cancer. Utilizing an ultrafast laser, this probe can perform multiple nonlinear imaging techniques without the need for tissue staining. In other words, it’s a cleaner,… Read more »

Fiber Optics Acronym Guide [Infographic]

Do you know what the ORL on your fiber optic network is? Does your Internet provider offer FTTH? Because of its technical nature, the fiber optics industry has its fair share of acronyms and pieces of jargon. Some of these acronyms – LED, for example – might already be familiar to you. Others are a… Read more »