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Fibre optics

Introduction to fibre optics

Optical fibre is a physical transmission medium that allows high-speed data transmission using optical rays. Optical fibre is made up of three components:

  • the core, the part that propagates light rays;
  • the optical fibre cladding, surrounding the core, made of a material whose refraction index is less than that of the core, so as to confine propagation of the light rays;
  • the protective outer layer, protecting the optical fibre cladding from physical deterioration.

Components of an optical fibre

Types of optical fibre

Optical fibre is generally divided into two families:

  • Single mode optical fibre
  • Multi-mode optical fibre


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