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Communications Specialties: Introduction to Fiber Optics [Pdf]
This resource presents information on fiber optic network cable technology. Includes an introduction, optical transmitters, optical fiber, receivers, and designing a fiber optic system.
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Total Internal Reflection
This physics department site provides a definition and explanation of the phenomenon of total internal reflection. Includes a diagram and an equation for calculating the critical angle for light approaching a surface.
University of South Florida
Fcit: Fiber Optic Cable
This site from the Florida Center for Instructional Technology provides information and features of the fiber optic cable.
Society for Science and the Public
Science News for Students: A Very Good Blast From the Past
Describes the importance of laser technology to modern life, how the laser was invented, how lasers work, and what we can expect in the future from laser technology. [Date of Article: October 27, 2010]
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Corning Optical Fibers
Corning serves as a leader in optical fiber technology and this website provides information about the uses of optical fibers in medical imaging, communication, etc., as well as industry news and related resources.
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Fiber Optics
This physics department site provides a discussion and explanation of fiber optics and fiber optic imaging.
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United States Master Swimming: Fiber Aquatics
The principle of total internal reflection is discussed in this article. The appearance of objects from inside the water of a swimming pool is compared to the path of light in a fiber optic cable.
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Webopedia: Fiber Optics
This resource provides a basic definition of fiber optics including a drawing, and it also tells some advantages of using fiber optic cables instead of metal.
Curated OER
Science Kids: Science Images: Fiber Optic
A number of strands of fiber optic cable emit a glowing light at the tips, the effect further enhanced by the black background.