Fiber Optics

Fiber Optics is essentially strands of optically pure glass or plastics that have revolutionized telecommunications-telephony, internet, cable TV et al. As thin as human hairs Fiber Optic lines are used for transmitting digital signals over long distances including under the sea. Optical Fibers are bundled up into thick optical cables for transmitting light signals.Along with telecommunications, Optical fibers are also finding extensive use in medical and defence applications.