OPTICAL COMMUNICATION

Nov 04 2025TECHNOLOGY

How a Tiny Change Can Make Big Waves in Light Detection

Scientists have found a way to make light sensors work better by adding a special material to them. These sensors are used in things like communication and smart devices. The problem was that they weren't very good at detecting light in dark places or pinpointing where the light was coming from. But now, by adding a small amount of a special polymer called P(VDF-TrFE...

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Jun 04 2025SCIENCE

Polarization Shifts: The Future of Optical Communication

The world of optical communication is buzzing with a new discovery. It is about changing the way light behaves as it travels. This isn't just about making light go faster or slower. It's about changing how light waves interact with each other. This interaction can create unique patterns of polarization. Polarization is a fancy word for the direction in which lig...

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Mar 23 2025TECHNOLOGY

Beating Turbulence in Free-Space Communication

Free-space optical communication holds great promise for secure, high-speed data transmission. This method uses light to send data through the air, much like how a flashlight beam travels. However, this approach faces a significant hurdle: atmospheric turbulence. This turbulence can distort the light beam, causing it to flicker and fade unpredictably. This is similar...

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Sep 26 2024SCIENCE

Space Exploration's New Frontier: NASA and South Korea Join Forces

NASA and South Korea's space agencies are teaming up to explore a previously uncharted region of deep space. This bold move marks a significant milestone in the history of space exploration, as the two nations look to push the boundaries of what is possible. For decades, NASA and other space agencies have been sending spacecraft to various points in space, but there...

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