World’s first digital laser unveiled in South Africa

[Fletcher]

This is a very welcome piece of news for us, this new laser can apparently drastically increase the bandwidth of data than can be sent in fibre optic cables, making them far more efficient and hopefully more cost effective since less needs to be laid.

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The video associated with this link gives a lot more information than posted, I can't link it directly here.

1 October 2013 Last updated at 00:24 BST

Researchers at South Africa's Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) have unveiled the world's first digital laser.

The innovation is regarded as a milestone in laser technology and could spur future laser-related developments.

CSIR researcher Sandile Ngcobo conducted the breakthrough experimental work as part of his PhD studies.

The laser will allow the scientists to digitally control laser beams and shape new ways of developing technology that will improve various aspects of everyday such as faster broadband and medical advancements.

Mike Wooldridge reports from Pretoria.

More bandwidth! Give me fibre optics!

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