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Philippines Boosts Fiber Optic R&D

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MANILA, Philippines, Aug. 9 -- The National Institute of Physics (NIP) of the University of the Philippines, Diliman, has strengthened its fiber optic research and development efforts for innovations geared to the communications, information technology and semiconductor industries.

Photonic fiber refers to either optical or photonic crystal fibers; optical fiber technology involves using glass (or plastic) threads (fibers) in transmitting information, and photonic crystal fibers are characterized by a unique structure featuring a matrix of air holes, similar to a honeycomb surrounding a glass or hollow core.

Wilson O. Garcia, program coordinator of the NIP Photonics Research Group, said the institute is also exploring topics such as the use of photonic crystal fiber to generate supercontinuum (SC) light with a femtosecond laser. Compared to typical light sources, SC light is highly directional and has a high output power, ultrashort pulse duration and a relatively flat, broad spectrum. It can be used for holography, spectroscopy and microscopy, among other applications.

The NIP has established a laboratory to train students in the technology of optical fibers in order to provide manpower to the local telecommunications industry. The laboratory is also available to local businesses for training and consultation services.

The Philippine Council for Advanced Science and Technology Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology provided funding support to enable NIP to acquire equipment such as fiber optic cleaver and optic mounts and positioners to be used in its research.

For more information, visit: www.nip.upd.edu.ph

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optical fiber
Optical fiber is a thin, flexible, transparent strand or filament made of glass or plastic used for transmitting light signals over long distances with minimal loss of signal quality. It serves as a medium for conveying information in the form of light pulses, typically in the realm of telecommunications, networking, and data transmission. The core of an optical fiber is the central region through which light travels. It is surrounded by a cladding layer that has a lower refractive index than...
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