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The 1990s: A Decade of Breakthroughs in Fiber Optic Telecommunications

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Telecommunication networks before the 1990s were susceptible to electromagnetic interference and lacked stability. By replacing expensive and outdated copper wiring, fiber optic lines were the catalyst behind the rise of the internet and dot-com boom. In keeping with the 50th anniversary of Photonics Spectra and this month’s “Connected World” theme, the editors culled the archives for key advances in fiber optic communications that would help reshape the world in which we live today. Photonic Switching Secures Fiber Systems 1990-1994 The first photonic switching...Read full article

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    integrated photonics
    Integrated photonics is a field of study and technology that involves the integration of optical components, such as lasers, modulators, detectors, and waveguides, on a single chip or substrate. The goal of integrated photonics is to miniaturize and consolidate optical elements in a manner similar to the integration of electronic components on a microchip in traditional integrated circuits. Key aspects of integrated photonics include: Miniaturization: Integrated photonics aims to reduce the...
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    The range of frequencies over which a particular instrument is designed to function within specified limits. See also fiber bandwidth.
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    Attenuation refers to the gradual loss or reduction of intensity, force, or magnitude of a particular property as it propagates through a medium or travels over a distance. This concept is prevalent in various fields, including physics, electronics, optics, acoustics, and telecommunications. Physics and waves: In the context of waves, such as light, sound, or electromagnetic waves, attenuation represents the decrease in amplitude or energy of the wave as it travels through a medium. This...
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