Understanding Fiber Optics and Key Contributors

The video discusses the role of fiber optics in modern internet technology, highlighting the contributions of Narinder Singh Kapany, who pioneered the concept of bending light. His work on the fiberscope revolutionized medical imaging. The video also covers advancements by Charles Kao in making fiber-optic cables reliable over long distances, which paved the way for the modern internet. The video is sponsored by Qualcomm, promoting their Snapdragon 8cx 5G compute platform.

What is a key technology that enables the internet to function over vast distances?

• Copper cables

• Satellite communication

• Fiber optics

• Wireless signals

Who is often overlooked as a pioneer in the field of fiber optics?

• Charles Kao

• Narinder Singh Kapany

• Harold Hopkins

• Alexander Graham Bell

What was the primary focus of Kapany and Hopkins' research in optics?

• Developing laser technology

• Creating solar panels

• Improving communication technology

• Enhancing medical imaging

What was the fiberscope primarily used for?

• Telecommunication

• Medical imaging

• Astronomical observations

• Photography

What was the main issue with early fiber-optic technology over long distances?

• Complex installation

• Signal interference

• High cost

• Light absorption and scattering

What did Charles Kao identify as the main cause of signal loss in fiber optics?

• Light wavelength

• Glass impurities

• Temperature changes

• Fiber length

What breakthrough did an American team achieve in 1970 regarding fiber optics?

• Doping silica fibers with titanium

• Creating flexible glass fibers

• Inventing the first laser

• Developing wireless communication

Who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2009 for contributions to fiber optics?

• Albert Einstein

• Harold Hopkins

• Charles Kao

• Narinder Singh Kapany

What is a feature of devices using Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8cx 5G platform?

• Heavy and bulky design

• High power consumption

• Built-in 5G modem

• Limited connectivity options

What is a benefit of the Snapdragon 8cx 5G platform for laptops?

• Limited AI capabilities

• Requires tethering to a mobile hotspot

• Fanless design

• Short battery life