fiber optics

Definition of Fiber Optics in English :

the transmission of light signals via glass fibers

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Fiber Optics

noun

US another name for fibre optics

1.

a.

the branch of optics dealing with the transmission of light and images, as around bends and curves, through transparent optical fibers

b.

the technology using this fiber as for the transmission of data at high speeds and in large amounts

2.

such fibers bound together and used to send data, images, etc.

n. (used with sing. verb)

1. The science or technology of light transmission through very fine, flexible glass or plastic fibers.

2. A cable or network of cables containing optical fibers.