City of Light: The Story of Fiber Optics (Sloan Technology) cover
City of Light: The Story of Fiber Optics (Sloan Technology)
by Jeff Hecht
Description: City of Light: The Story of Fiber Optics (Sloan Technology) traces the development of fiber optics from early demonstrations to its role in modern communications, detailing key innovations and contributors in the field
ISBN: 0195162552
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arfrank · 2010-09-10 · Original thread
If you would like to read a fantastic book about the history of Fiber Optics, I would suggest this book: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0195162552

I found it fascinating and shows the development from first concept through research phases to practical/commercial uses. It's a few years old now, but should be good for a lot of information anyway.