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Securing Fiber Using Light Polarization

Posted by timothy on from the gentlemen-sharpen-your-flashlights dept.

screenbert writes: "A new and novel way of communicating over fiber optics is being developed by physicists supported by the Office of Naval Research. Rather than using the amplitude and frequency of electromagnetic waves, they're using the polarization of the wave to carry the signal. Such a method offers a novel and elegant method of secure communication over fiber optic lines. This press release has more information. Of course I always thought that fiber was always pretty secure anyway since it's a lot harder to tap than copper."

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  1. firstist postist by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    FP YO!!

  2. That's it! I quit! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    How difficult is it to think of this? I've had this idea for years!

  3. Polarize by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    This issue could Polarize the Nation leading to unrest in the streets and a breakdown of good fun.

    So please, try to not polarize this thang yall. This negro ain't ready for not Watts style riots.

    Da Bomb 125% pure pleasure YO

  4. Hey! Wheelchair cripples! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    I walked to the post box today. It really feels good to be able to move oneself without the use of clunky contraptions, or dragging oneself along the floor in a pathetic manner.

    Keep on rollin'!

  5. Re:IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR SLASHDOT TROLLS by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Shut up you whiny British bastard.