Could you use lasers to transfer data for one point to another i.e morse code or a sensor picking up a rapid flashing

Question: Could you use lasers to transfer data for one point to another i.e morse code or a sensor picking up a rapid flashing sequence from the laser?
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Asked by rhodrimartin10w2 to Jimmy on 13 Mar 2013.
- James Holloway answered on 13 Mar 2013:
  
  A good idea, but someone has already beat you to it.
  
  fiber optic cables transfer data to and from your home to deliver the internet. They do it by bouncing short pulses of light down mirrored cables.

Question: Could you use lasers to transfer data for one point to another i.e morse code or a sensor picking up a rapid flashing sequence from the laser?