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Introduction to fibre optics and lasers

Topic 33 of 33 in the JAMB Physics syllabus for 2026/2027. Study the contents and notes below, then check yourself against the objectives.

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Contents & notes: what this topic covers

Under Introduction to fibre optics and lasers, the JAMB Physics syllabus expects you to study:

  • 40. Introduction to fibre optics and lasers
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  • (b) Lasers Ca ( ( (s la (i sc me et ( us RECOMMENDED TEXTS Ike, E.E. (2014). Essential Principles of Physics, Jos Ike, E.E. (2014). Numerical Problems and Solutions in Nelkon, M. (1977). Fundamentals of Physics, Great Brit Nelkon, M. and Parker … (1989). Advanced Level Physics Okeke, P.N. and Anyakoha, M.W. (2000). Senior Secondar Printers.
  • Olumuyiwa, A. and Ogunkoya, O. O. (1992). Comprehensiv University Press Plc.
  • Orokpo, J.A. (2025). Ultimate UTME Preparatory Series Services Limited, Nasarawa State, Nigeria

Study notes & guidance

Study Introduction to fibre optics and lasers using a recommended Physics textbook that follows the JAMB syllabus. Work through the contents listed above one by one, make brief notes in your own words, and then practise as many questions on this topic as you can — in Physics, understanding and steady practice matter far more than memorising. Use the objectives below as a checklist: if you can do each one confidently, you have mastered this topic.

Objectives — candidates should be able to

After studying Introduction to fibre optics and lasers, you should be able to:

  1. (i) explain the concept of fibre optics; (ii) understand the principle of transmission of light through an optical fibre;
  2. Apply the principle of fibre optics in Local Area Network (LAN), medicine, laser beam etc; ndidates should be able to;
  3. Understand the meaning of laser;
  4. Understand the various types of lasers olid state, gas, liquid and semiconductor sers);
  5. Apply the knowledge of lasers in ientific research, communication, dicine, military technology, holograms c;
  6. Identify the dangers involved in ing lasers. ENIC Publishers. Physics, Jos: ENIC Publishers. ain: Hart Davis Education. , (Sixth Edition): Heinemann. y School Physics, Lagos: Pacific e Certificate Physics, Ibadan: Physics. Peridot Publishers and Printing

These objectives are from the official JAMB syllabus. Use them as a checklist — if you can do each one confidently, you have mastered this topic.

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Source: official JAMB UTME Physics syllabus (IBASS, jamb.gov.ng). Reproduced for study use. Last checked: 17 Sept 2026. Always confirm the current syllabus on the official portal.

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