Physics of Optical Communication, The

Synopsis
Discusses the revolutionary effects of optical fibre transmission. Explains how light travels along the fibre; the composition of the fibre; how messages are carried; and finally describes the British Telecom optical fibre network.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 17 min.
Year of production
1985
Availability
Free loan
Sale
Documentation
Teachers’ and students’ notes supplied.
Uses
A-level physics courses; GCSE electronics courses*
Subjects
Physics; Technology
Keywords
fibre optics; telecommunications

Credits

Director
Stefan Sargent
Producer
Michael Barden

Production Company

Name

Riley (Richard H) & Associates

Sponsor

Name

BT Centre

Address
81 Newgate Street
London
EC1A 7AJ
Notes
From 1995, films and videos are distributed by Education Distribution Service.

Distributor

Name

Education Distribution Service

Email
info@edist.co.uk
Phone
01795 427614
Fax
01795 474871
Address
Education House, Drywall Estate
Murston
Sittingbourne, Kent
ME10 3RL

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