Tubular laser beams can create what amount to fiber-optic cables made of thin air, researchers report in a study to appear in Physical Review X. Laser-heated air can efficiently transmit light signals ...

A vertical drawing system lets researchers craft ultra-thin optical fibers with nanometer precision, enabling advances in quantum tech, sensors, and lasers. Micro/nano optical fibers—so thin their ...

Fiber optic technology is the backbone of modern digital infrastructure, and recent innovations are propelling its capabilities to new heights. In the past few years, breakthroughs in materials, ...

Imagine a computer that does not rely only on electronics but uses light to perform tasks faster and more efficiently. Collaboration between two research teams from Tampere University in Finland and ...

Laser-based data links are increasingly attractive for aircraft and space systems that need to move large volumes of ...

Southern State Community College will hold a five-week Fiber Optic course, designed for individuals of all skill levels, that will equip students with the essential skills needed to pursue a career in ...