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ETH Zurich Breaks Speed Barrier with 1.14 THz Modulator

4/15/2025

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ETH Zurich researchers have unveiled a groundbreaking plasmonic phase modulator that propels wireless communication speeds to an astonishing 1.14 THz. By harnessing plasmons on a gold surface, this technology transforms radio frequencies into optical signals, overcoming the challenges of traditional modulators and tackling signal degradation at 1 THz. A leap forward for connectivity!

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ETH Zurich researchers have unveiled a groundbreaking plasmonic phase modulator that propels wireless communication speeds to an astonishing 1.14 THz. By harnessing plasmons on a gold surface, this technology transforms radio frequencies into optical signals, overcoming the challenges of traditional modulators and tackling signal degradation at 1 THz. A leap forward for connectivity!