New device could boost optical communication speeds by 10,000 times
This optical chip can convert light pulses into digital signals faster and more efficiently than existing technology (Photo: Ryan Scott, UC Davis)
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Researchers at UC Davis have manufactured a device that can convert light pulses into electronic signals and back that is up to 10,000 times faster than existing technologies, leading the way to ultrafast, high-capacity telecommunication and advanced three-dimensional imaging systems.
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