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| − | '''Fiber optics''' | + | '''Fiber optics''' is a science and engineering discipline specializing in the use uses glass or plastic threads to transmit light. A fiber optic cable consists of a bundle of these threads, each capable of transmitting electric signals into [[light]] waves.<ref>[http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/fiber%20optics Dictionary.com | Fiber optics]</ref> |
Due to the makeup of fiber optic cables being able to refract light, information is sent quicker than the predecessing copper cables. | Due to the makeup of fiber optic cables being able to refract light, information is sent quicker than the predecessing copper cables. | ||
Revision as of 19:45, February 19, 2013
Fiber optics is a science and engineering discipline specializing in the use uses glass or plastic threads to transmit light. A fiber optic cable consists of a bundle of these threads, each capable of transmitting electric signals into light waves.[1]
Due to the makeup of fiber optic cables being able to refract light, information is sent quicker than the predecessing copper cables.