For a layman, Fiber optic cables or FOCs as they are often called, is a plastic or glass fiber which permits the transmission of communications over large distances and at higher rates. They have almost rendered metallic wires redundant, as they transmit the same but with lots of losses. These cables are unique as they are immune to electromagnetic interferences. Fibers used in these cables are used in carrying images.
Each of these cables cannot be bent beyond a permissible limit. The fiber optic cables are very secure and far more reliable compared to traditional copper wires. Most of these cables operate in high voltage environments. The assembly of a fiber cable includes a tube, a track and fasteners in addition to the regular fiber bundles. The cable tubes have both front and rear surfaces to it. These cables operate with the help of photons. These photons are transmitted to a second quantum dot which is placed between mirrors. These mirrors absorb the photons and bounce them back to the quantum dot until it absorbs it.
The fiber optic cables are used for carrying different services pertaining to data, voice, cable TV, and video. The fiber optic cables keeps the electronic equipments far away from environment that are subjected to high temperature, steam, dust, smoke and so on. The unique feature of these fiber optic cables is that stainless steel lens and fiber cables can be easily replaced without any further calibration.
For the installation of fiber optic cables, fiber optic cable blowers are designed. The unique feature of these optic fibers is that they carry information in the form of light. These cables are very useful in transporting both audio and video signals over short and long distances. If a fiber optic cable is broken, another cable has to be fitted in between the connectors rather than soldering or twisting them. Fiber optic technologies have found its place in many applications. They are widely used in telecommunications, CCTV security places, and local area networks and so on.
Glass fibers are made use of for fiber optic cabling. They hardly provide any change in the signals they carry over long distances. Engineers have found that by adding few additional chemicals to the existing silicon dioxide, they can alter the properties of the glass used in these cables. Although, both glass and plastic can be used for making cables, glass is the preferred one for making cables that are used for transmitting communications for long distances. Glasses use total internal reflection for transmission purposes.
A fiber optic cable consists of a core which is made of glass silica. Through this core, the light is guided. The core is covered with a material whose refractive index is slightly lower than that of the core. Two optical fibers are connected via mechanical splicing or fusion splicing. This process involves lots of skills as microscopic precision is required to align them.
Irrespective of the applications in which fiber optic cables are used, they are here to stay. Their unique features and capability of transmission have ensured they will be continued to be used widely in the communication sector for many years to come.
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The AN-94 assault rifle had been officially adopted by the Russian Army and the Ministry of Internal Affairs in 1994 as a possible replacement for the venerable Kalashnikov AK-74 series assault rifles. The AN index means “Avtomat Nikonova”, or Nikonov Assault rifle. This rifle had been designed by the Gennady Nikonov, a Russian arms designer, at the IZHMASH state factories, during the late 1980s and early 1990s. This rifle, initially known as the ASN prototype, had been developed for and submitted to the Russian Army trial contest, held in the early 1990s. This contest, known under the code name “Abakan” (a small city in Russia), was intended to develop the more effective replacement for the AK-74 assault rifles. The ASN was tested among the many other prototypes and eventually won the trials, and was consequently adopted. At the present time the AN-94 is considered as the “professionals’ choice”, and is used in limited numbers by the elite forces of the Russian Army, police and Internal Affairs Ministry. AEK971 is being developed at Kovrov Machinebuilding Plant (formerly known as Kovrov Machineguns Plant) by chief designer SIKoksharov. Key feature of the AEK971 is gas driven, balanced action with rotating bolt barrel locking. Balancing mean that AEK971 gas drive has two gas chambers and two gas pistons. First gas piston is linked wia gas rod to the bolt carrier an moves as usual. Second gas piston is linked to the balancing msteel weight and moves in opposite (to main …
There seems to be a consistent group of questions that repeatedly comes up with orchid growers. I will try to pick out a few here to address. While this is not the end-all list of common questions we can get a great start with them.
1. With what regularity should I feed my orchids? Read the label on the package. I know this may seem simple but new growers will often miss out on fundamental information for the best uses of the fertilizer. The container will tell you if it is correct for the type of orchid you are working with; amounts of water to mix with the compound to get the right solution; and proper application of the mixture to the plant. With this said, the common rule of thumb is to feed once per month. If you apply the mixture to the plant more often, the result may be more orchid problems like burning the roots and leaves that yellow. If applied not often enough the result will be stunted growth and less flowering or set of blooms.
2. Light, how much or too much,? let’s look at two groups. The first groups that can stand and use a higher amount of light include: cattleyas, dendrobiums and oncidiums. These orchids can be placed in south and west facing windows. This placement still requires an adjustment to light amounts. During the early morning and late afternoon this is a great spot for the orchids. However, during the hottest part of the day with mid-day sun the addition of a sheer curtain would bring to the orchids relief from the harshest direct sunlight. Or, if possible, move the orchids back away from the direct mid-day sun light. The second group: miltonias, phalaenopsis and paphiopedilums need less light. Use windows facing east or north. This will result in a proper amount of sun exposure.
3. The leaves have developed “black blotches”, is it sick or what? Well, don’t call 911 yet and welcome to the summer time shift. A possible answer is sunburn, just that simple. So, let’s move the plant first and foremost away from the window to create a less intense light source. Another solution might be a sheer curtain to cut down or defuse the light coming onto the room. This condition can happen during the summer months when the sunlight increases. The opposite will occur during the fall when the light will slowly dissipate to a lower level. Moving is the easiest answer for the health of your plants. Watch the leaves for indications of plant health changes. The green color will start to become lighter and this is a signal that too much light is not a good thing.
4. Do I need to repot my orchids? Does the plant have many long roots over the side of the pot? Has the orchid been in the same pot for quite a few years? Well then a good repotting may fix this orchid’s problem. Is the orchid in bloom right this minute? If so, don’t touch it. Wait until the bloom cycle is over before any attempt to repot is undertaken. The instructions for repotting is more involved than space here permits. Please come to my site for complete instructions on repotting. The process is easy when you get an understanding of what needs to take place.
Thanks for reading the questions and answers for these here. More will come in the future.
Marty Lewis, Horticulturist who loves orchidology.
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