optical fiber

• Fil ou fibre très fine en verre ou en plastique qui transmet des signaux lumineux sur de longues distances, utilisé dans les télécommunications, les réseaux et l'imagerie médicale pour la transmission de données à haut débit.

A thin, flexible strand of glass or plastic that transmits light signals over long distances, used in telecommunications, networking, and medical imaging for high-speed data transfer.

1. Data transmission mediumB2formal

   A flexible, transparent fiber made of glass or plastic that transmits light signals for high-speed communication.

   Fibre optique

   • Optical fiber cables are used for high-speed internet connections.
   • The new network relies on optical fiber for faster data transfer.
   • Telecommunications companies are replacing copper wires with optical fiber.

2. Medical imaging toolC1formal

   A thin, flexible fiber used in endoscopes to illuminate and view internal body parts.

   fibre optique médicale

   • Doctors use optical fiber in endoscopes to examine the stomach.
   • The surgical team relied on optical fiber for precise imaging.
   • Optical fiber technology has revolutionized minimally invasive surgery.