Fiber Optics (Department)

This article represents the field of physics (a sub-area of ​​optics). For other meanings, see fiber optics

The fiber optics is the branch of optical engineering that deals with the development of optical systems for transmission, d. H. Coupling, guiding and decoupling of electromagnetic radiation and optical signals through light-conducting media ( light guides ). These media are usually optical waveguides based on optical fibers of different materials (e.g. glass fibers ), which is why these components are also called fiber optic elements or, for short, also fiber opticsor fiber optics. This can also include connecting and auxiliary means.

See also

• fiber optic sensor

Individual evidence

1. ↑ Joachim Hafkesbrink: Technologies for microsystems status and development . Springer, Berlin / Heidelberg 1993, ISBN 3-662-30512-7 , pp. 76 ff .
2. ↑ ^{a b c} DIN 58140-1. Fiber optics - Part 1: Terms, symbols . February 2020.