Coherent Fiber Optics: A fiber optic component consisting of many individual fiber optic elements all precisely aligned so that they can faithfully transmit an image.
Fiber Optic Faceplate: A coherent fiber optic plate that precisely transmits an image from its input surface to its output surface.
Fiber Optic Taper: A coherent fiber optic plate that transmits either a magnified or minified image from its input surface to its output surface.
Image Conduit: A coherent fiber optic rod consisting of thousands of elements that transmits an image from an input surface to the output surface.
Clad Rod: A single clad fiber that can successfully transmit light, but not images.