Fiber optics articles
Fujitsu's new optical system can transmit data at 1.2 Tbps per wave
Fast enough to transfer six Blu-ray discs in one second
Something to look forward to: Fujitsu has developed an optical transmission technology capable of delivering up to 1.2 Tbps per optical wave, or the equivalent of six Blu-ray discs (25 GB) per second. The new tech is superior to traditional optical networking solutions at virtually every avenue.
Japan researchers break another data speed record with 1.02 petabits per second fiber optic transfer
The four-core cable is compatible with existing infrastructure with a little retrofitting
Facebook hires NEC to build a subsea fiber-optic cable between Europe and the US
Data speeds could hit a half Petabit per second
Japan sets new world record with Internet speed of 319 terabits per second
Think your Internet connection is fast? Think again
Researchers reach unseen data transmission speeds by tweaking fiber optics
Fast enough to download everything on Netflix in less than a second
Researchers achieve record Internet speed of 44.2 Tbps using existing infrastructure
Micro-comb technology gives fiber optics a speed boost
Scientists discover tectonic fault zone through undersea fiber-optic cables
The vast network of cables on the ocean floor can potentially be used to monitor global seismic activity
UK government announces plans to bring full fiber broadband to the entire country by 2033
It won't be a cheap transition
Nanowire research is making important advances towards optical computing
Silicon nanowire properties reveal new possibilities
FCC proposal could streamline installation of new fiber internet
One-touch make-ready is so simple the FCC couldn't mess it up... right?