Fiber optic cables are ideal for data transmission over long distances. Empa's fiber optic with liquid glycerol core is a flexible fiber that guides light through a transparent liquid center, combining the qualities of light transmission with stretchability and responsiveness.
Handling Notes
- Used in e-textiles and soft textiles
- Contains a liquid glycerol core for reliable long-distance data transmission
- Can stretch up to 10 percent and return to original length, unlike typical solid-core fibers
- Elongation lengthens the light path, causing a detectable color change in emitted light
In Use
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