Fiber optics use thin glass cores surrounded by cladding to transmit light signals for communication. There are two main types of optical fibers: single-mode fibers which have a small core and transmit infrared laser light, and multi-mode fibers which have a larger core and transmit infrared light from LEDs. Fiber optic systems include a transmitter that produces light signals, the optical fiber that conducts the signals, optional regenerators to boost signals over long distances, and a receiver that decodes the signals. Optical fibers are manufactured by creating a preform glass cylinder, drawing fibers from the preform, and testing the fibers. Fiber optics provide advantages like lower costs, higher capacity, less signal degradation, lower power needs, ability