World record optical fiber transmission capacity doubles to 22.9 petabits per second
From National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) 11/12/23 Highlights -A record-breaking transmission capacity of 22.9 petabits per second in a single optical fiber was demonstrated. -Large-scale space-division multiplexing technology was successfully combined with multi-band wavelength-division multiplexing technology with 18.8 THz transmission bandwidth. -Demo is a major step toward the realization of future ultra-large […]
Broadband buzz: Periodical cicadas’ chorus measured with fiber optic cables
From Entomological Society of America 11/12/23 Hung from a common utility pole, a fiber optic cable—the kind bringing high-speed internet to more and more American households—can be turned into a sensor to detect temperature changes, vibrations, and even sound, through an emerging technology called distributed fiber optic sensing. However, as NEC Labs America photonics researcher […]
Finally off mute? New technology could reduce lag for online gamers and work calls
From University of Central Florida 08/10/23 Whether you’re battling foes in a virtual arena or collaborating with colleagues across the globe, lag-induced disruptions can be a major hindrance to seamless communication and immersive experiences. That’s why researchers with the University of Central Florida’s College of Optics and Photonics (CREOL) and the University of California, Los […]