Microsoft-backed researchers develop hollow-core fiber with record-low signal loss

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Microsoft-backed researchers have developed a new hollow-core fiber with record-low signal loss, potentially revolutionizing AI and mobile networks. This innovative fiber guides light through air, achieving 0.091 dB km−1 signal loss, surpassing conventional glass fibers and enabling faster data transmission. The technology builds on decades of research and could offer significantly higher bandwidth, though widespread adoption may take several years.


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