Project description
Ultrafast light modulation accelerates growth at the edge of the network
Photons have long surpassed electrons as the medium of choice to send data over long distances. Manipulating their unique characteristics can enhance speed, capacity, integrity and security to meet the needs of today's increasingly interconnected world. Among the most important parameters are spin and orbital angular momentum (SOAM). The EU-funded METAFAST project is developing a pioneering approach to ultrafast light structuring based on next-generation optical metamaterials. Success could augment the current speed of SOAM modulators six-fold, opening the door to a wealth of new applications for Industry 4.0 and the Internet of Things.
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RIA - Research and Innovation actionCoordinator
20133 Milano
Italy
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25121 Brescia
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75006 Paris
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07743 Jena
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1000 Sofia
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