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The article focuses on the growth of large mode-area fibers with benefits in areas of fiber-optic communication. Topics discussed include ability of superchannels to carry multicore and few-mode fibers; availability of dark fibers installed during the bubble years with use of transmitters; and spread of large-area fibers allowing use of higher power and advanced coding techniques to increase data rates.

Reports on the application of optical modules in the design fiber optic systems. Standardization of optical modules; Concept of the standardized electronic module; Future challenge of building modules for 40-gigabyte systems.

Looks into the importance of fine-tuning the properties of optical fiber in meeting specific needs of a diverse range of applications. Overview concerning how optical fiber have started to exist in the market; Narrow requirements of specific applications; Structure of polarization-maintaining fibers.

Discusses developments related concerning Panda-style polarization-maintaining fibers (PM). Principle of Panda-PM technology; Growing applications outside the telecommunications industry; Fiberoptic-gyroscope applications.

The article highlights the conference on Executive Panel: Market Direction and Implications for the World of Photonics in Bridgewater, New Jersey. According to Giorgio Anania, president and CEO of Bookham Inc., photonics companies must look beyond the communications industry to industries with healthy market size and longevity. It offers information about the availability of a working model of an illumination-delivery system.

The article discusses the transformations which were undergone by optical fiber over the past decade. More recent advances involve passing the light through a hollow core surrounded by a periodic matrix of holes that forms a photonic-bandgap material. It also describes advancements in specialty-fiber.