As the world gears up for the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games, the role of technology in delivering a seamless and immersive experience for millions of spectators and participants is more critical than ever. Among the myriad technologies being deployed, optical fiber stands out as a backbone of connectivity, ensuring everything from real-time broadcasting to robust communication networks. 

Topics: optical fiber, fiber optic cable, fiber optics, 2024 Paris Olympics

Along with Artificial Intelligence (AI), currently a very popular topic of discussion, Quantum Computing is another rapidly growing technology arena that represents a revolutionary leap in computational technology. Unlike traditional computing, which uses bits to represent data as 0s or 1s, quantum computing systems leverage the principles of quantum mechanics to process information in fundamentally new ways using quantum bits or qubits. Without going too deep into the details, qubits can exist in multiple states simultaneously due to the phenomena of superposition and entanglement, enabling quantum computers to solve complex problems at much faster rates than previous computing systems.

Topics: optical fiber, network simulation, latency, quantum computing

Serving as the backbone for many of today’s essential high-speed communications applications, optical fiber has been one of the most important technological advancements of the modern world. From supporting internet connectivity for people and businesses to connecting industrial automation systems, optical fiber enables the transmission of vast amounts of data for services we rely on daily.

Topics: optical fiber, hollow-core optical fiber, fiber optic networks, multicore optical fiber

Topics: optical fiber, fiber optic networks, space division multiplexing, multicore optical fiber

Topics: optical fiber, index of refraction, optical fiber reference guide, refractive index, IOR

Topics: optical fiber, network simulation, latency, universities and research

Topics: fiber optic testing, optical fiber, fiber monitoring, university campus

What are Polarization-Maintaining (PM) Optical Fibers?

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Fiber-to-the-home (FTTH), also known as fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP), is when optical fiber is installed and connected directly to a single structure, such as a home, apartment, or business. This approach for delivering high-speed internet services and greater bandwidth continues to excel globally as it offers superior performance compared to non-fiber coaxial cable and DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) connections. 

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The online gaming industry has been growing at a steady pace over the last decade, along with a rapid acceleration in the global popularity of eSports tournaments and massive multi-player style games hitting the market for entertainment. To support real-time, on-demand accessibility and the sheer amount of data being transmitted and received by the player’s gaming console or device, a fiber optic internet connection is critical for delivering the speed and bandwidth necessary for a positive player experience.

Topics: optical fiber, egaming, fiber optic networks, online gaming