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Fiber Lasers: Following their Rise from Invention to Today
Fiber Lasers: Following their Rise from Invention to Today
Fibers lasers are a very commonly used type of laser. Whether they are being used for communication purposes, materials processing, or medicine, they have come a long way from their humble beginning. This ...
Optical Networking vs Electronic Networking Energy Consumption
Optical Networking vs Electronic Networking Energy Consumption
Optical networking and the use of optical fiber have been omnipresent for decades. From the usage of fiber optics in communications in the 1970s for transmitting telephone traffic to the implosion of the ...
ZBLAN Fibers Made in Space May Rival Silica Fibers
ZBLAN Fibers Made in Space May Rival Silica Fibers
Optical fibers have become an integral part of the telecommunications industry, as well as the photonics market. While silica fibers are most commonly used for such applications, there may be a better ...