Optical fiber

A narrow channel that acts as a polarization filter adds a new dimension to optical data transmission

Hollow optical fibers containing light-emitting liquids hold big promises for biological sensing applications

Enhanced image detection software offers greater accuracy and reliability for eye disease diagnostics

The rate of data transmission over plastic optical fibers can be increased by controlling modal dispersion with simple and robust tapers on each end

The transmission quality of an optical fiber can now be tested without the need to take measurements at both ends

A new architecture for optical fiber networks promises more cost-efficient fiber-optic networks for the consumer market

Photonic crystal fibers with unique internal cross-sections take chemical detectors to new levels of sensitivity

The smallest optical probe to date could provide real-time images of living tissues inside the body