This document provides an overview of fiber optics including definitions, key elements, light wave propagation, fiber optic classification and applications. It discusses the core and cladding, numerical aperture, monomode vs multimode fibers, fiber composition including plastic, glass and applications in networking, communications, internet, telephony, CATV and military uses. It also outlines advantages such as low attenuation, size and weight benefits as well as disadvantages including complex splicing and high cost equipment requirements.