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Electromagnetic waves are members of a family of waves with common properties called the electromagnetic spectrum. The electromagnetic spectrum is a continuous range of wavelengths. The types of ...

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Lasers that transmit data on optical fibers do not produce monochromatic light. Instead, they provide a narrow spectrum that includes many wavelengths. The physical characteristics of optical fibers ...