This is Lecture 23 in the Fiber Optics Association's series of lectures on fiber optics. In this lecture, the presenter discusses "refraction" and "total internal reflection," the optical terms for how light is bent or...

This is Lecture 24 in the Fiber Optics Association's series on fiber optics. One of the most common questions is: "Should my communications system use fiber or copper - or wireless?" Fiber has been the clear winner in...

Fiber optic safety is important on the job and in the classroom. This is a video overview of how to recognize the potential dangers of working with fiber and how to avoid problems. Running time for the lecture is...

This is Lecture 3 in the FOA Series on fiber optics. This lecture covers optical fiber, how it works, the types of fiber, fiber specifications, and how it is made. Running time for the lecture is 10:39. Flash is...

This is the 4th lecture on fiber optics by Jim Hayes, president of the Fiber Optic Association. This lecture covers fiber optic cables. Cables are used to protect the fibers in the installation environment, outdoors or...