The selection of a system for optical communications is largely governed by the availability of the necessary components. Although through‐the‐atmosphere systems have some applicability, they are generally restricted to small installations where their inherent limitations are tolerable. The optical transmission medium of greater importance for the future is a glass or plastic fiber, and therefore the properties of these fibers—their absorption, dispersion, mechanical strength, and so on—are all‐important.
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