Heavy metal glass helps light go the distance

Wednesday, June 16, 2010 - 09:30 in Physics & Chemistry

The fiber optic cable networks linking the world are an essential part of modern life. To keep up with ever-increasing demands for more bandwidth, scientists are working to improve the optical amplifiers that boost fiber optic signals across long distances.

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