Optical fiber technology | The Secret Story of Stuff: Materials of the Modern Age

Designer Zoe Laughlin visits the University of Southampton to find out how they pioneered optical fibre technology and how it works.

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Clip Info
  • Clip length: 2'09''
  • Broadcast year: 2018
Curriculum Connection
  • Building & Construction
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UK only
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  • Provider: BBC
  • Channel: BBC Four
  • Programme: The Secret Story of Stuff: Materials of the Modern Age
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