Optical Fiber (Noun)
Meaning
A very thin fiber made of glass that functions as a waveguide for light; used in bundles to transmit images.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The city's new broadband network uses a complex system of optical fibers to connect residents to the internet at high speeds.
- Optical fibers are often manufactured in bulk and then sold to telecommunications companies for use in their networks.
- Optical fibers consist of three primary layers: the core, the cladding, and the coating, which work together to transmit data as light.
- A flaw in the optical fiber can cause signal loss or attenuation, resulting in poor connectivity or slow internet speeds.
- Research has shown that optical fibers can be used for a variety of biomedical applications, including cancer treatment and medical imaging.