The field of fiber optics, especially with respect to telecommunication, is a rapidly changing world in which, seemingly, each day a new product or technology is introduced. A good way to start learning about this field is to research the companies that are making major strides in this industry. The Internet is a tremendous source for valuable information on this subject. Try searching the Internet for companies such as:

• Lucent Technologies
  
  
• JDS Uniphase
  
  
• Ciena
  
  
• Alcatel
  
  
• Tyco Submarine Systems
  
  
• Corning
  
  
• AT&T
  
  
• Nortel Networks
  
  
• Cisco
  
  
• Others
  

Another way to obtain information is to search the Internet for specific topics in fiber optic telecommunication such as

• Dense wavelength-division multiplexing
  
  
• Fiber optic communication
  
  
• Dispersion-shifted fiber
  
  
• Erbium-doped fiber amplifier
  
  
• Fiber optic transmitters
  
  
• Fiber optic modulators
  
  
• Optical networks
  
  
• SONET
  
  
• Fiber optic cable