As pulses of light travel down a fiber optic cable, they can get stretched, distorted, and blurred. At plants producing fiber, after the manufacture, it is usually winded with a tension of 0. 69 GPa, which leads to a relative elongation of the fiber by 1%, i., 1000 m of optical. Fiber optic cables are essential for high-speed data transmission, forming the backbone of modern telecommunications networks. This phenomenon, known as fiber optic dispersion, is a fundamental challenge that network engineers must overcome to achieve faster speeds and greater distances. The optical fiber elements are typically individually coated with plastic layers and contained in a protective tube. Fibre elongation is the extension under stress caused by stretching, measured as a percentage and defined by cable manufacturers for each type of product. If this percentage is exceeded, there is a risk of weakening the fibre and the sustainability of the entire optical network.
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