Ramiz Salama* and Fadi Al-Turjman
Volume5-Issue10
Dates: Received: 2024-10-05 | Accepted: 2024-10-16 | Published: 2024-10-17
Pages: 1306-1312
Abstract
Long-distance optical fiber communication is a crucial technology enabling high-speed data transmission over vast distances. Utilizing light waves to transmit information, this technology offers significant advantages, including high bandwidth, low attenuation, and minimal interference compared to traditional copper-based communication systems. Optical fibers can transmit data over thousands of kilometers with the help of signal amplification through repeaters and advanced modulation techniques. Innovations such as Wavelength-Division Multiplexing (WDM) allow multiple data channels to travel simultaneously over a single fiber, significantly increasing the data capacity. This paper discusses the fundamental principles of optical fiber communication, key technologies such as lasers, optical amplifiers, and photodetectors, and recent advancements in improving efficiency, speed, and distance. The challenges associated with long-distance optical communication, including signal degradation, dispersion, and noise, are also explored, along with emerging solutions to address these issues.
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DOI: 10.37871/jbres2018
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Salama R, Al-Turjman F. An Overview of Long-Distance Optical Fiber Communication. J Biomed Res Environ Sci. 2024 Oct 17; 5(10): 1306-1312. doi: 10.37871/jbres2018, Article ID: JBRES2018, Available at: https://www.jelsciences.com/articles/ jbres2018.pdf
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