In today’s digitally connected world, the demand for high-speed data transmission and reliable communication networks has never been higher. Fiber optic technology plays a crucial role in meeting ...

A thin strand of glass designed for light transmission. A single hair-thin optical fiber is capable of transmitting trillions of bits per second. In addition to their huge transmission capacity ...

Fiber optic cable deployed on a Swiss glacier has detected the seismic signals of crevasses opening in the ice, confirming ...

A groundbreaking field study presented at the Seismological Society of America’s 2025 Annual Meeting has revealed that ...

If you want to go high bandwidth, fiber optics is the way to go. From trans-oceanic cables to the yet-unseen ‘fiber to every home,’ fiber optics allows a lot more bandwidth than a copper cable.

Fiber optic sensors have quickly become a cornerstone of modern technology. Renowned for their precision and versatility, they are used in everything from telecommunications to healthcare. But as we ...

Fiber optic cables on a Swiss glacier detected icequakes from crevasse openings, offering a powerful new method for seismic ...

A new method based on optical interferometry, to monitor structural damage to buildings hit by earthquakes in real time, is the outcome of the Foresight research project, led by the Politecnico di ...