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1,000 Times Smaller Than a Grain of Sand – Newest Optical Fiber Technology Could Supercharge Internet Speeds


Swedish researchers have 3D-printed silica glass micro-optics on optical fibers, enhancing internet speed and connectivity. This technique, more resilient and precise, could revolutionize remote sensing, pharmaceuticals, and photonics. In a first for communications, Swedish researchers have succe

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