Adam Wujek : "Quick Introduction to Fiber Optics"

by Adam Artur Wujek (CERN)

Thursday 26 Mar 2026, 16:00 → 17:00 Europe/Zurich

774/R-013 (CERN)

Copper cables have traditionally been the first choice for transmitting information between two devices. Since the late 20th century, optical fibers have gained increasing popularity as they became more affordable and enabled transmission over much longer distances.

This presentation provides a quick introduction to the colorful world of fiber optics. It explores differences between available connectors, optical fiber types, and their working principles. The presentation demystifies terms like CWDM, DWDM, and add/drop filters, while providing examples of optical equipment and explains how these are used in the context of White Rabbit.