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Non-Tech : Binary Hodgepodge
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To: ~digs who wrote (26)4/18/2001 11:31:49 PM
From: ~digs  Read Replies (2) of 6763
 
Innovation in the field of fiber optics:

"These new materials, called photonic crystal fibers, should "leak" less light and carry more intense light pulses
without distortion, reducing the need to constantly boost a signal—an expensive chore in today's optical networks.
Photonic crystal fibers should be able to convey much more information along fiber-optic networks while lowering
installation and maintenance costs. They will be to existing fibers as a 10-lane freeway is to a country lane. Not only
will they take more traffic, but the journey will be smoother and there will be less need for refueling. "

Full article: technologyreview.com
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