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Optical Fiber With a Silicon Core

Posted by timothy on from the now-that-ain't-in-leviticus dept.

Roland Piquepaille writes "According to the Optical Society of America, U.S. researchers have been able to create a practical optical fiber with a silicon core. As they were able to use the same commercial methods that are used to develop all-glass fibers, this might pave the way for future silicon fibers as viable alternatives to glass fibers. The scientists note that this should help increase efficiency and decrease power consumption in computers and other systems that integrate photonic and electronic devices. Here is a good summary by the lead researcher: 'In the past, we've needed one structure to process light and another to carry it. With a silicon fiber, for the first time, we have the ability to greatly enhance the functionality in one fiber.'"

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  1. Optical + Silicon + The Internet is for...? by Syrente · · Score: 3, Funny

    There's a boob joke in here, somewhere.

    1. Re:Optical + Silicon + The Internet is for...? by JCSoRocks · · Score: 2, Funny

      There would be if people made breast implants out of a semiconductor.

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    2. Re:Optical + Silicon + The Internet is for...? by FinchWorld · · Score: 4, Funny
      There's a boob joke in here, somewhere.

      Its slashdot, theres a boob joke everywhere.

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  2. Just How I Like My Women by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    ... with a silicon core.

    1. Re:Just How I Like My Women by khellendros1984 · · Score: 3, Funny

      Going after the robo-ladies, AC?

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  3. Good! Just what the doctor ordered! by Yvan256 · · Score: 3, Funny

    More fiber!