optical communication

collocation in English

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optical
adjective
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/ˈɒp.tɪ.kəl/us
/ˈɑːp.tɪ.kəl/
relating to light or the ability ...
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communication
noun
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/kəˌmjuː.nɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/us
/kəˌmjuː.nəˈkeɪ.ʃən/
the act of communicating ...
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(Definition ofopticalandcommunicationfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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His research interests are in integrated system design, fault diagnostics, digital signal processing, andopticalcommunication.
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Lasers are used for both fiber-optic and free-spaceopticalcommunication.
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Modulators, and switching systems based on this effect have enabledopticalcommunicationcomponents based on laser systems.
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His thesis work demonstrated a 10 to 100 fold increase in capacity of multimodeopticalcommunicationsystems.
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Similar to free-spaceopticalcommunication, the photophone also required a clear line of sight between its transmitter and its receiver.
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The heliograph was a simple but effective instrument for instantaneousopticalcommunicationover long distances during the late 19th and early 20th century.
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The phased array is used for instance inopticalcommunicationas a wavelength-selective splitter.
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This term is often used foropticalcommunicationsystems.
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Finally, photons are essential in some aspects ofopticalcommunication, especially for quantum cryptography.
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He has pioneered techniques for sensitive measurements beyond the quantum noise limit, for the improvement of optical sensors, interferometers,opticalcommunicationand data storage.
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His intention was to create an organization that would develop leading-edge, yet commercially viable,opticalcommunicationtechnologies that could be sold into large potential markets.
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Flat glass stands in contrast to "container glass" (used for bottles, jars, cups) and "fiberglass" (used for thermal insulation andopticalcommunication).
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Optical waveguides are used as components in integrated optical circuits or as the transmission medium in local and long haulopticalcommunicationsystems.
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Adaptive optics has been used to enhance the performance of free spaceopticalcommunicationsystems.
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He was the initiator of many conferences inopticalcommunicationand has often been invited to give plenary speeches.
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The sample is irradiated by an excitation source inopticalcommunicationwith the sample.
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Photonic crystals are expected to have revolutionary applications inopticalcommunicationand other areas of light technology.
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This has supported the construction ofopticalcommunicationnetworks, such as its wide use in many submarine cables.
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The idea applies toopticalcommunicationin a broad sense including not only laser-based data communications but also human observers and road signs.
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Recent research in the field of production automation focuses onopticalcommunication.
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