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How do fiber optic cables actually work?

Fiber optic cables, the ingenious cables that we rely on to provide the internet, are incredibly powerful when it comes to carrying data across long distances. Made of either thin strands of glass or ...

A standard shortcut, used since the 1970s, hides a magneto-optic effect in ordinary glass fiber

For more than 50 years, engineers have described light in optical fiber using a convenient shortcut, one that works so well ...
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60 years of fiber optics: How a carrier of light you can’t see underlies much of the modern world

Imagine a world without internet, email, streaming services or social media. Imagine having to write letters or call everyone on a rotary dial phone to communicate. Imagine having to drive to a store ...

Fiber vs cable internet: What’s the difference, and is it worth switching?

Fiber internet offers several advantages over traditional cable, from symmetrical speeds to lower latency. Here's what those differences mean for streaming, gaming, and working from home.The Latest ...