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This video is lecture three in the FOA Series on fiber optics. "This lecture covers optical fiber, how it works, the types of fiber, fiber specifications, and how it is made." Running time for the lecture is 10:39 minutes.

This video is the 4th lecture in the FOA series on fiber optics. "This lecture covers fiber optic cables. Cables are used to protect the fibers in the installation environment, outdoors or indoors." This lecture covers the requirements of cables for various applications and the types of cables...

This video is the fifth lecture in the FOA series on fiber optics. This lesson covers the similarities and differences between using splices and connectors. Lectures 6 and 7 go into more detail on fiber optic splices and connectors. Running time for the lecture is 12:21 minutes. 

This video is the sixth lecture in the FOA series on fiber optics. This lecture discusses splices including uses, types of splices such as fusion splices and mechanical splices, and the processes used for making each type of splice. Cleaving is also discussed. Running time for the lecture is 9:03...

This video is the seventh lecture in the FOA series on fiber optics. This lecture discusses connectors including the requirements for good connector performance, types of connectors, and the various ways that have been developed to install them. Running time for the lecture is 12:31 minutes. 

This video is the 8th lecture in the FOA series on fiber optics. This lecture covers the different types of fiber optic installation in outside plant (OSP) and indoor (premises) installations. Running time for the lecture is 12:21 minutes. 

This is the 9th lecture in the FOA series on fiber optics. This lecture introduces the process of designing a fiber optic network. The next two lectures "cover planning the network and choosing components appropriate for the installation." These lectures are available to view separately. Running...

This video from CUNY Kingsborough Community College describes how to focus a compound microscope. The brief clip, available for viewing on YouTube, would be most useful for students with a basic understanding of the parts of a compound microscope and how to use it. Running time for the video is...

This video was presented at a TEDYouth conference in 2015 and features the fashion designer Danit Peleg. In the video, Peleg discusses how her fashion school project turned into a collection of 3D-printed designs. Her discussion includes how she learned about 3D printing, the filament she uses to...

This video, from Forsyth Technical Community College, is part of the 2021 SciTech Lecture Series. This series of lectures and interviews is held every year and covers an array of science and technology topics. This video provides an interview with Kristina Stumpf, a Forsyth Technical Community...