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Why 5G alone may not be enough for tomorrow’s factories

A new hybrid wireless access network called PHWAN has been proposed to improve the performance of smart factories. The framework combines different wireless systems, including 5G, Wi-Fi, and low-power industrial networks, to adapt dynamically to the needs of different machines.

SourceUniversity of East London·JournalEgyptian Informatics Journal·DateJan 13, 2026
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Optical control of phase and group velocities in everyday liquids

Scientists have discovered a way to turn ordinary liquids into epsilon-near-zero (ENZ) materials by interacting them with intense femtosecond laser pulses. This creates a new class of materials with tunable light propagation properties, opening up possibilities for advances in optical sensing and communication.

SourceMax Born Institute for Nonlinear Optics and Short Pulse Spectroscopy (MBI)·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 6, 2025
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Low-cost system will improve communications among industrial machines

Researchers developed a low-power, high-frequency signal transmission tag that can efficiently reflect signals at untapped frequencies, eliminating the need for power-hungry signal transmitters. This technology enables real-time monitoring in industrial settings and has potential applications in smart cities and agriculture.

SourcePrinceton University, Engineering School·JournalNature Communications·DateJan 8, 2025

Model of extending radio wave coverage using reconfigurable intelligent surfaces

Researchers developed a method to analytically express the performance of wireless communication systems when using reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RIS). The model accurately predicted the effects of RIS on improving radio wave propagation environment, providing a useful guide for positioning RIS to receive stronger signals.

SourceTohoku University·JournalIEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation·DateJul 10, 2024

Landmark study is step towards energy-efficient quantum computing in magnets

Researchers at Lancaster University and Radboud University Nijmegen have discovered a novel pathway to modulate and amplify spin waves at the nanoscale, paving the way for dissipation-free quantum information technologies. The study's findings could lead to the development of fast and energy-efficient computing devices.

SourceLancaster University·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 29, 2024

Synthetic dimension dynamics to manipulate light

Scientists have developed a new method to manipulate light using synthetic dimension dynamics, enabling precise control over light propagation and confinement. This breakthrough has significant implications for applications such as mode lasing, quantum optics, and data transmission.

SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalAdvanced Photonics·DateMar 19, 2024
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Recovering lossless propagation: HKU physicists overcoming optical loss in polariton system with synthetic complex frequency waves

A research team led by HKU physicists has introduced a solution to address optical loss in polariton propagation using synthetic complex frequency waves. This approach enables more efficient light-based devices, improved accuracy in sensors and imaging techniques, and enhanced nanophotonic circuits.

SourceThe University of Hong Kong·JournalNature Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 24, 2024

Revolutionizing optical control with topological edge states

Researchers have developed an innovative approach to efficiently manipulate topological edge states for optical channel switching. By exploiting the finite-size effect in a two-unit-cell optical lattice, they achieved dynamic control over topological modes and demonstrated robust device performance.

SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalAdvanced Photonics·DateJun 6, 2023

World’s first standard cladding diameter 19-core optical fiber with record transmission capacity

Researchers have created a 19-core optical fiber with a standard cladding diameter, achieving a record transmission capacity of 1.7 petabits per second over 63.5 km. This design uses randomly coupled multi-core fibers and MIMO digital signal processing to minimize power consumption.

SourceNational Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT)·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 10, 2023

New microchip links two Nobel Prize-winning techniques

Physicists at Delft University of Technology have developed a new technology on a microchip combining optical trapping and frequency combs to measure distances with high precision in opaque materials. The technology uses sound vibrations instead of light, offering a simple and low-power solution for applications such as monitoring the ...

SourceDelft University of Technology·JournalNature Communications·TypeCase study·DateMar 22, 2023
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CityU scientists develop energy-saving, tunable meta-devices for high-precision, secure 6G communications

A research team at City University of Hong Kong invented a tunable terahertz meta-device that can control the radiation direction and coverage area of THz beams. The device allows for signal delivery to specific users or detectors and has flexibility to adjust the propagating direction, as needed.

SourceCity University of Hong Kong·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 16, 2023

Higher speeds in free-space optical communications in the midinfrared band

Researchers developed high-capacity free-space optical links using unipolar quantum optoelectronic devices, achieving unprecedented data rates of up to 30 Gbit/s at 31-meter distances. The system's performance is resistant to weather conditions and showcases potential for fast, long-range optical links.

SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalAdvanced Photonics·DateNov 2, 2022

Overcoming the optical resolution limit

Researchers from the University of Kassel developed an approach to extend the limits of interferometric topography measurements for optical resolution below small structures. Microsphere assistance enables fast and label-free imaging without requiring extensive sample preparation.

SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalJournal of Optical Microsystems·DateNov 1, 2022
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How Martian ionospheric dispersion effected on SAR imaging

The Martian ionosphere's anisotropic characteristics cause dispersion of radio signals, distorting echoes and degrading image quality. A model simulating the ionospheric effect is developed to estimate Mars' subsurface without considering magnetic fields and solar activity.

SourceBeijing Institute of Technology Press Co., Ltd·JournalSpace Science & Technology·DateAug 18, 2022

A system for stable simultaneous communication among thousands of IoT devices

A team led by Professor Song Min Kim developed a system that can support concurrent communications for tens of millions of IoT devices using backscattering millimeter-level waves. The system offers internet connectivity on a mass scale to IoT devices at a low installation cost.

SourceThe Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 28, 2022

Wireless broadband connectivity enhanced by a new communication design

Researchers have developed a new communication design that improves broadband wireless connectivity in the terahertz band, mitigating signal delay and achieving multi-Gbps speeds over short distances. The design uses multiple antennas and beamforming techniques to compensate for propagation losses and accurately estimate channels.

SourceUniversitat Pompeu Fabra - Barcelona·JournalIEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications·DateMay 26, 2021
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