Researchers from ETH Zurich have developed a tiny gold-based plasmonic modulator that breaks record-high optical data transmission rates that surpass the terahertz frequency. This novel innovation operates 5 to 10 times faster than current technology and represents a massive leap in optical transmission capabilities. It can transform 6G communications, medical imaging, and high-performance computing by making data transmission faster and more efficient.
Other Sources: Ultra-wideband MHz to THz plasmonic EO modulator (whitepaper); The Tiny Gold Device That Just Shattered Data Speed Records