Optical fibers power mobile data networks
Wednesday, January 20, 2016 - 06:22
in Physics & Chemistry
Researchers at the University of Electro-Communications,Tokyo, report the ability to supply 60 watt power over a 300 meter optical fiber system, demonstrating the potential of optical feed systems using double-clad fibers for future small-cell mobile communications. The results are published in the journal, Optics Letters.