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Nano-Scale Optical Co-Axial Cables Announced

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the hairy-logic dept.

toybuilder writes "Reuters reports that scientists have published their work on nano-scale optical coax in the most recent issue of Applied Physics Letters. The coax cable is only about 300nm wide, and is able to transmit optical signals using a carbon center conductor, transmitting light at about 90% the speed of light."

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  1. Re:Sorry to be picky but by EnderGT · · Score: 0, Flamebait
    Congratulations, you only missed being first to point this out by 30 minutes! You missed second or 3rd 28 minutes, 4th by 10 minutes, and 5th by 5 minutes.

    Sorry about your impending Redundant moderation.

  2. Monster Cable: take note. by Hamster+Lover · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Hey motherfuckers at Monster Cable: bigger isn't always better. Those assholes have driven up the price of HDMI and DVI cables to ridiculous levels thanks to arrangements with major electronics retailers to carry or feature their cables exclusively.

    Anyway, suck it.