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Dr V. Basil Hans,
- Research Professor, Department of Commerce and Management and Humanities & Social Sciences, Srinivas University, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
Abstract
Optical communication has become the backbone of modern digital infrastructure, allowing huge volumes of data to be sent quickly and reliably around the world. This technology is far better than standard electrical communication systems because it uses light to carry information over optical fibres. Its bandwidth is larger, signal loss is reduced, and it is resistant to electromagnetic interference. This article talks about the basic ideas behind optical communication, such as how light travels, how signals are modulated, and how fiber- optic transmission works. It also talks about important parts that make high-speed communication possible, like lasers, optical fibres, and photodetectors. The article also talks about how important optical communication is for things like the internet, cloud computing, telecoms, and new technologies like 5G and the Internet of Things (IoT). There is also talk of recent developments and prospective trends, such as wavelength-division multiplexing and new ways to connect optical networks. The research investigates difficulties in system design—such as dealing with dispersion, reducing noise, and amplifying signals—that are essential for ensuring efficient transmission across great distances. It further highlights the increasing significance of integrated photonics and sustainable network solutions for communication systems of the future. This research shows how optical communication still “lights the way” in powering the digital world and defining the future of global connection.
Keywords: Communication via Light, Fibre Optics, Sending Data, Light Propagation, Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM), Networks for Light
Dr V. Basil Hans. How Optical Communication Powers the Digital World and Lights the Way. Trends in Opto-electro & Optical Communication. 2026; 16(01):-.
Dr V. Basil Hans. How Optical Communication Powers the Digital World and Lights the Way. Trends in Opto-electro & Optical Communication. 2026; 16(01):-. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/toeoc/article=2026/view=240706
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Trends in Opto-electro & Optical Communication
| Volume | 16 |
| 01 | |
| Received | 17/04/2026 |
| Accepted | 22/04/2026 |
| Published | 23/04/2026 |
| Publication Time | 6 Days |
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