Fiber optic cables have been the preferred method for transmitting data due to their high efficiency, with a maximum theoretical transmission rate of 92%. However, recent advancements in technology have allowed researchers to, despite some drawbacks, explore the possibility of wireless laser signal communication with similar efficiency.

Transporting Information

The use of laser signals transmitted through the air has shown promising results, with a recent breakthrough in distance covered. A team at the University of Maryland successfully transmitted a laser signal over a distance of 148 feet with good transmission efficiency by turning the air into a fiber optic, known as an air waveguide. This approach is necessary to prevent the laser beam from expanding and losing signal over longer distances.

The researchers have developed a cutting-edge technique to transmit data through the air using ultra-short laser pulses. By creating plasma filaments in the air, they were able to carve out a path for the laser transmission to travel through, resulting in a high-density core surrounded by low-density air. This method allowed them to transmit a laser for a distance of 148 feet with a good efficiency rate. It’s a groundbreaking technique that opens up new possibilities for data transmission in the future.

Optic Cables Are Still Optimal

The distance of 147.6 feet the team achieved is 60 times farther than previous attempts. This allowed for 20% of the signal to be transmitted, with the potential for higher efficiencies in the future. The team faced challenges with scale and safety but received support from the physics department and the Maryland environmental safety office.

The team faced a number of challenges when attempting to extend the distance of the waveguide in a hallway at the university. They had to reassess the basic principles of the process and find ways to safely transmit a high-power laser in a public area. Despite these obstacles, the team was able to work closely with the university’s physics department and safety office to successfully complete the test.

Rapper, songwriter, and model Iggy Azalea has sold her full master recording and publishing catalog to Domain Capital for an undisclosed eight-figure sum. The huge deal includes the musician’s biggest hits like Fancy, Black Widow, and Problem. Reportedly, the 32-year-old Azalea will also benefit from a future earnings trigger on masters.

Iggy Azalea Sold Her Catalog

Being the sole owner of her label Bad Dreams, Iggy Azalea is now also poised to finalize a new distribution deal. According to her, she will never have to work another day in her life. In a tweet, she shared how she sold her catalog for an amount that allowed her that luxury. The executive managing director of Domain Capital Group, Anthony Tittanegro, also commented on the deal, saying that the group was excited to launch its first diversified private entertainment royalty fund, especially at a time of sustained entertainment industry growth with an evolving landscape of distribution channels. According to him, the group is now focused on building a diversified asset base that can generate cash yield and maintain the capital of its investors.

Iggy Azalea Enjoys Her Life

Recently, Azalea also admitted that she found herself in an amazing place in her life. She further clarified how she managed to get her confidence back and was now smiling more than ever. Iggy’s confession finished with her saying she would be even happier if she had a personal-sized pizza in her hands. Previously, Iggy had confessed to feeling utterly deprived of her personal life during the early years of her meddling in the music business.

Iggy Azalea wrote on her blogging platform that she wanted to share something with everyone working toward a dream. She pointed out how, on the road to a goal, there are moments when people feel like everything’s falling apart. She also shared that when a goal is reached, there are still moments like that – saying that it was a normal thing.