Fiber Optic Light Transmission

Fiber optics deals with the transmission of light energy through transparent fibers. How an optical fiber guides light depends on the nature of the light and the structure of the optical fiber. A light wave is a form of energy that is moved by wave motion. Wave motion can be defined as a recurring disturbance advancing through space with or without the use of a physical medium. In fiber optics, wave motion is the movement of light energy through an optical fiber. Before we introduce the subject of light transmission through optical fibers, you must first understand the nature of light and the properties of light waves.