he Earth-Ocean-Atmosphere-Space observatory concept. The upper-right-hand globe shows the extensive network of existing Fiber-Optic (FO) cables (yellow lines). The lower-left zoomed inset illustrates ...

Every year, about 20,000 earthquakes are registered around the world; this means roughly 55 every day, shaking Earth's crust (via USGS). Sixteen of these yearly-registered earthquakes are more ...

Corning Incorporated GLW is increasingly focusing on the fiber optic solutions business to cater to the huge demand pool and ...

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Fiber uses fiber-optic lines that transmit data at the speed of light, whereas cable uses coaxial cables, which are traditionally used for TV service. Fiber typically offers faster upload and download ...

A line of fiber-optic network cables and cable assemblies are offered in 10-Gbit laser-optimized or standard 50-µm multimode, 62.5/125 multimode, and single-mode and mode-conditioning versions. The ...

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 ...

Astound, which provides TV, internet and phone service to the Lehigh Valley, announced Tuesday that it is investing $81 million in to upgrade and expand its fiber optic network in Pennsylvania. Once ...

Many of the world’s largest and most devastating earthquakes strike beneath the ocean, where the lack of sensors makes quick warnings difficult. Most monitoring stations are on land. “If we have a big ...