Paper: Applying Fiber Optic Technology To Pump Off Controls

For many, their first introduction to fiber optics was the decorative lamps of the late sixties. A group of optical fibers was tied together at one end and splayed out in a fan at the other. A bright bulb at the tied end illuminated the fibers, and light emerging from the loose end made them sparkle. It created a lovely effect, but had little practical use. Fiber optic technology has come a long way from the glittering lamps of the sixties. During the seventies, the telecommunications industry began to experiment with fiber optics in telephone circuits. From there, the growth of fiber optic applications has been explosive. Fiber Optic application is now becoming commonplace in our homes and businesses carrying not only telephone communications but also data, cable television, internet and security functions to name a few.