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    Fiber optic communications transmit information through glass fibers using laser light. Data is converted to light pulses that can travel hundreds of miles through the thin glass fibers. At the destination, photodetectors convert the light pulses back into electrical signals. Fiber optic systems allow massive amounts of data to be transmitted quickly, efficiently, and reliably, enabling technologies like high-speed internet, phone calls, streaming video, and more. Careers in fiber optics typically require an engineering or physics degree, with advanced degrees needed for research roles.

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    Fiber optic communications transmit information through glass fibers using laser light. Data is converted to light pulses that can travel hundreds of miles through the thin glass fibers. At the destination, photodetectors convert the light pulses back into electrical signals. Fiber optic systems allow massive amounts of data to be transmitted quickly, efficiently, and reliably, enabling technologies like high-speed internet, phone calls, streaming video, and more. Careers in fiber optics typically require an engineering or physics degree, with advanced degrees needed for research roles.

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    Fiber optic communications transmit information through glass fibers using laser light. Data is converted to light pulses that can travel hundreds of miles through the thin glass fibers. At the destination, photodetectors convert the light pulses back into electrical signals. Fiber optic systems allow massive amounts of data to be transmitted quickly, efficiently, and reliably, enabling technologies like high-speed internet, phone calls, streaming video, and more. Careers in fiber optics typically require an engineering or physics degree, with advanced degrees needed for research roles.

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    Science NIE ACTIVITY Science Matters!

    is a series presented in
    collaboration with the Connecticut Academy of
    Science and Engineering and the
    For more information, visit www.ctcase.org
    or call 860-571-7143.
    … IN CONNECTICUT
    Fiber Optic Communications
    Fred Leonberger
    Principal, EOvation Advisors LLC
    YouTube, FaceTime, other streaming video to your computer or smartphone, Google searches, and optoelectronics and fiber optics -- first in research, then in helping to develop optical
    access to databases all depend on the high speed transmission of information which is available on products and businesses. In my spare time, I enjoy playing golf and travelling.
    the Internet. We are also accustomed to crystal-clear long-distance telephone calls and access to
    many High-Definition television channels. Fiber optic communications make all this possible and more. Words to Know
    Coded signals are sent on a laser light beam through long, flexible fibers of glass. The light beam travels
    Fiber optic: (or optical fiber): glass fibers that enable the transmission of light
    down a portion of the fiber that is thinner than one human hair. With today’s technology, the fiber can
    beams over hundreds of miles.
    simultaneously transmit multiple laser beams, each of a different color of light and each at data rates
    from 10 to 100 billion bits/second. At this maximum rate, 25 full-length movies or their equivalent Laser: a device that emits light very efficiently when an electrical current is applied.
    can be transmitted in about one second! For fiber optic systems, diode lasers are used (see the photo) because they are
    To understand a fiber optic system, consider transferring a photograph. Your computer turns your compact and can generate date streams of billions of bits per second.
    picture into a digital electrical data stream of “bits” (“1”s and “0”s). When this data stream signal
    reaches a nearby regional office, the signal is used to turn a laser on and Billion: a huge number; equals a 1000 million; a billion bits is the same
    off, creating a stream of light pulses which then travel through optical as a Gigabit.
    fibers to an office near the intended destination, which could be hundreds Photodetector: a device that generates an electrical current when light is
    of miles away. Here, the light signal is received by a photodetector and
    converted back to an electrical data stream. This stream is transmitted
    shined on its surface. Can handle data rates of billions of bits per second.
    to the destination and displayed on the recipient’s display. Fiber optic Web links
    communications are amazingly fast, highly efficient, and reliable. Just
    Teachers:
    imagine how many photos Facebook receives, transmits, and stores every
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    In reality, fiber optic systems operate in networks and are more complex than the example above. These Students:
    networks are increasing in capability and capacity every year to continue to transform information usage http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5t6evogJbg
    globally in science, business, education, medicine, communications, and entertainment.
    http://curiosity.discovery.com/question/fiber-optic-cables-work
    Dr. Leonberger was awarded the 2014 Connecticut Medal of Technology -- the state’s highest honor for
    technological achievement in fields crucial to Connecticut’s economic competitiveness. For Students and Teachers Making Curriculum Connections
    Common Core State Standards (CCSS): Mathematics
    Skills and Knowledge • CCSS.Math.Practice.MP1 Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
    There are many different types of opportunities to work in fiber optics communications; • CCSS.Math.Practice.MP3 Construct viable arguments and critique the
    these generally require a degree in electrical, mechanical or materials engineering, or in reasoning of others.
    physics, optics or mathematics. For working in system deployment or design, or component • CCSS.Math.Practice.MP4 Model with mathematics
    manufacturing, a bachelor’s or associate’s degree is often adequate. For developing • CCSS.Math.Practice.MP5 Use appropriate tools strategically
    advanced fiber systems or conducting research, a master’s or doctoral degree is a more Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE): Science Framework
    typical preparation. • Scientific inquiry is a thoughtful and coordinated attempt to search out, describe,
    explain and predict natural phenomena.
    MEET THE SCIENTIST
    • Scientific inquiry progresses through a continuous process of questioning,
    Fred J. Leonberger, PhD data collection, analysis and interpretation.
    In junior high (middle) and high school, I most enjoyed the math and science classes, and • Scientific inquiry requires the sharing of findings and ideas for critical review
    participated in several science fairs. When it came time to go to college, I talked with my by colleagues and other scientists.
    family and neighbors who were engineers, and decided to study electrical engineering.
    I earned a BS, MS and PhD in that field. I have spent most of my career working in

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