Novel optical switches and modulators based on electro-optical waveguides induced in special liquid crystal arrangements have been developed by the Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems IPMS, ...

Sometimes we need a non-contact liquid level sensor. There are several ways to build that, but the easiest is to try an optical liquid level sensor. You may already have an idea in mind since you are ...

Several factors are driving the popularity of optical fiber cabling. Chief among those is the growth of high-tech applications that require the massive bandwidth fiber-optic cabling makes possible.

How data centers are evolving to meet the challenges of AI/ML computing. Pros and cons of common copper and optical interconnect solutions. Benefits of RF transmission over plastic cable (e-Tube) for ...

NEC and NTT have conducted a first-of-its-kind transoceanic-class 7,280km transmission experiment using coupled multicore fibre. The two Japanese firms expect the work they have been carrying out will ...