Fibre optic communication has a relatively short history when compared to most modes of communication used at
present. The use of advanced technology is common in fibre optic communication. Though the concept itself is a very
complex one, putting it lightly, fibre optic communication involves transmitting 'pulses of light' from one
location to another through the use of 'optical fibres'.
Though many have contributed in bringing fibre optic communication to its present level, individuals like Harold
Hopkins, Van Heel and John McChensy are those who have played a significant role in the improvement and
commercialization of this product . fibre optic communication has numerous superior qualities when compared to
'copper wire communication' of the past but still fibre optic communication systems remain expensive to install and
operate though many are of the opinion that it the cost of using this particular method has come down especially
after the end of year 2000.
Fibre optic communications is used in many forms of needs today. Networking, communication related to the medical
sector, telecommunication and even data communication are few such cases. However with the cost factor taken into
consideration fibre optic communication is probably best used in cases of long distant applications.
The all important 'information age' has been appeared with the invention of fibre optic communication .Though this
might be a disputable fact, this clearly shows the importance and the tremendous value placed on this concept.
In the process of fibre optic communication these fibre optic cables play a huge role. The tasks that these filmsy
transparent cables are capable of are sometimes hard to believe. These cables are used in various applications from
home based to office based, and sometimes in high technological applications used by governments and defence
sectors. In this modern hi-tech world the uses and the demand for the fibre optic communication is comparatively
high.
Commercially probably fibre optic communication has some way to go to make an impact globally not confined to the
boundaries of affluent, developed countries. However if those firms who involved in the production of this product
are capable of promoting and spreading fibre optic communication all over the world, communication around the globe
could be made more speedier, more reliable and more efficient. With ups and downs the story of this engineering
marvel has not yet finished. However considering how things have gone so far, it would not be a bad guess to
suspect that networking in future will merely be done by fibre optics only.
