Optical communication
Charles Kao
He pioneered the use of optical fibers for communication.
The problem
A question worth answering.
Long-distance light transmission through fibers faced losses.
What they did
He pioneered the use of optical fibers for communication.
What changed
Fiber networks carry modern data traffic.
Where you meet their legacy
In the knowledge, systems and people who carry the work forward today.
Evidence and further reading
This story does not assign sole credit for a collective achievement.