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
Examples of fiber optics in a Sentence
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Traditional Saudi elements such as mosaics were reinvented as ceiling coverings, while fiber optics were embedded into the plaster walls to illuminate at night.
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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
At a previous company, I was tasked with developing a new technology for fiber optics devices.
—Chuck Mattera, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
One common application of this phenomenon is in fiber optics.
—Rhett Allain, WIRED, 23 Aug. 2024
The innovation paved the way for semiconductor lasers used in CD players, fiber optics, and other applications.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 May 2024
Embracing alternative technologies beyond fiber optics for last-mile connectivity is crucial.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 10 May 2024
The Costa Rican government doubled its investment in fiber optics, and a rush of remote workers from the U.S. and Canada followed.
—Melinda Fulmer, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2024
That includes 103 digital projectors, 22 servers, 19 miles of fiber optics and a lot of furniture.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2024
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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
At a previous company, I was tasked with developing a new technology for fiber optics devices.
—Chuck Mattera, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
One common application of this phenomenon is in fiber optics.
—Rhett Allain, WIRED, 23 Aug. 2024
The innovation paved the way for semiconductor lasers used in CD players, fiber optics, and other applications.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 May 2024
Embracing alternative technologies beyond fiber optics for last-mile connectivity is crucial.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 10 May 2024
The Costa Rican government doubled its investment in fiber optics, and a rush of remote workers from the U.S. and Canada followed.
—Melinda Fulmer, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2024
That includes 103 digital projectors, 22 servers, 19 miles of fiber optics and a lot of furniture.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 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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