subject: The Use Of Fiber Optic Communication [print this page] The Use Of Fiber Optic Communication The Use Of Fiber Optic Communication
Compared to many other ways of communication used today, fiber optic communication is somewhat new. The use of advanced technology is common in fiber optic communication. Though the concept itself is a very complex one, putting it lightly, fiber optic communication involves transmitting 'pulses of light' from one location to another through the use of 'optical fibers'. In the improvement of the use of fiber optic communication people like Harold Hopkins, Van Heel and John McChensy have contributed immensely . Fiber optic communication has numerous superior qualities when compared to 'copper wire communication' of the past but still fiber optic communication systems remain expensive to install and operate though many are of the opinion that it the cost of using this particular method has come down especially after the end of year 2000. Fiber optic communications is used in many forms of needs today. Networking, communication related to the medical sector, telecommunication and even data communication are few such cases. Mainly used in data transmission in longer distances in the same country, this refreshing new technology hasn't yet taken its expected phase in growth. The all important 'information age' has been appeared with the invention of fiber optic communication .Though this might be a disputable fact, this clearly shows the importance and the tremendous value placed on this concept. Fiber optic cables of course, play an integral part in the process of fiber optic communication. The tasks that these filmsy transparent cables are capable of are sometimes hard to believe. These cables are used in innumerable ways in various sectors from operation theatres to enhance the dcor in houses. In this modern hi-tech world the uses and the demand for the fiber optic communication is comparatively high. Commercially probably fiber optic communication has some way to go to make an impact globally not confined to the boundaries of affluent, developed countries. With the correct marketing abilities this highly reliable method of data transmission has a very bright future ahead. The future is bound to hold its mysteries and surprises. However considering how things have gone so far, it would not be a bad guess to suspect that networking in future will merely be done by fiber optics only.
