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Tech briefing · Monday, November 2, 2026 · Morning edition · Story 3 of 5
Chinese team sets new fiber transfer speed world record
Chinese researchers achieved a data transfer speed of 3.2 Petabits per second using a 24-core optical fiber. The transmission utilized spatial division multiplexing and three wavelength bands to carry information.
Why it matters: This breakthrough could significantly enhance the speed and capacity of future internet and data transmission technologies.
Sources: TechRadar
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