Applications of Fiber Optics

Communications
Fiber Optic Datalinks
Fiber Optic Transceivers for Datalinks
Telephone, long haul, metropolitan
FTTH, FTTH Architectures, FTTH PON Protocols
Internet
CATV
Premises Networks, LANs, Section on Premises Networks
CCTV for surveillance
Industrial, building automation
Consumer entertainment
Supporting wireless
Military
Media Conversion: Converting copper or wireless to fiber, etc.
Attenuating Power In Overloaded Datalinks

Non-Communications Applications
Sensors
Fiber Optic Lighting (TT)
Inspection/ Viewing Using Fiber Optics
Sensors

Source: www.thefoa.org/tech/ref/contents.html#Applications