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from the lasers-not-just-for-blasters-anymore dept.
City College of New York researchers have manipulated the polarization of a laser beam to create shapes that could boost data transmission rates:
Using special devices called "q-plates," the researchers manipulated a laser beam's polarization into novel shapes some of which Milione referred to as "radial" and "azimuthal." "While light's polarization (linear and circular) is used for many modern technologies, such as, 3D television, its shape is often left untouched," he said.
The researchers showed that each shape could carry an additional data stream. While the researchers used only four shapes, in principal, the number that can be used is unlimited. "The amount of data that can be transmitted on a single laser beam can be scaled to terabits or even petabits," said Alfano. "This technology is potentially compatible with building to building communication in NYC or even between Google data centers."
The research is published in Optics Letters [abstract].
(Score: 4, Funny) by DeathMonkey on Monday April 27 2015, @09:50PM
I knew those Republicans would be good for something one of these days!
(relax, it's a joke)
(Score: 2) by rts008 on Monday April 27 2015, @10:35PM
OMG! We are doomed!
Since Republican lawyers are plentiful, next step is Republican sharks with friggin lasers.
You know it's the next step. ;-)
Open(Campaign) season has just started on the citizens...the assault has begun. Pew! Pew! Pew!
(relax, it's still a joke, although YMMV)