The terabit challenge
Optical communications systems can now transmit terabits of information per second. Oliver Graydon reveals the technologies that are making it possible.
Free-space data links: time for a reality check
With no sign of an end to the telecoms downturn, the low installation costs of free-space optical links are looking attractive. Michael Hatcher finds the industry playing down long-range links and focusing on reliability.
POF market hindered by lack of cheap interfaces
A shortage of standards and low-cost interfaces may undermine the market for data-links made from plastic optical fibre, reports Lisa van Beurden.
This year's Frankfurt-based optics show is bigger than ever. We ask the organizer of the event about the highlights of the show and give a sneak preview of the new products that exhibitors will have on their stands.
The latest news and events from the European Optical Society and its members, witha focus on research activities in Denmark.
News This Month
Business
Analysis
Technology Applications
R&D
Patents
Recruitment
Free Literature
Calendar/Advertisers' Index
Obtaining back issues: Hard copies of earlier issues of Opto & Laser Europe can normally be obtained by contacting our Circulation/Marketing Manager, Evie Forbes, by email on evie.forbes@iop.org
