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fibre optics

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noun

  1. (functioning as singular) the transmission of information modulated on light carried down very thin flexible fibres of glass See also optical fibre

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Dr Ori Henderson-Sapir, project investigator at the UoA's Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing, says that Australia has a long history of developing innovative fibre optics technologies.

From Science Daily Nov. 20, 2023

He also says fibre optics might be manufactured more effectively in zero gravity.

From BBC Sep. 25, 2023

TIM's network is Italy's main telecommunications infrastructure and government authorities have for years been looking to ensure investments are carried out to upgrade it to fast fibre optics.

From Reuters Aug. 29, 2023

Solitons are now significant in a number of fields, including neurology and fibre optics.

From The New Yorker Dec. 10, 2018

Most are bundles of hair-thin fibre optics that carry data at the speed of light.

From The Guardian Oct. 22, 2018

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