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From: Alan, [DNS_Address]
Subject: New amplifier is able to boost hidden frequencies in the EM spectrum
URL: New graphene amplifier has been able to unlock hidden frequencies in the electromagnetic spectrum
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Great news of this development Researchers have created a unique device which will unlock the elusive terahertz wavelengths and make revolutionary new technologies possible. Terahertz waves (THz) sit between microwaves and infrared in the light frequency spectrum, but due to their low-energy scientists have been unable to harness their potential. The conundrum is known in scientific circles as the terahertz gap. Being able to detect and amplify THz waves (T-rays) would open up a new era of medical, communications, satellite, cosmological and other technologies. One of the biggest applications would be as a safe, non-destructive alternative to X-rays. However, until now, the wavelengths – which range between 3mm and 30μm – have proved impossible to utilise due to relatively weak signals from all existing sources. A team of physicists has created a new type of optical transistor – a working THz amplifier – using graphene and a high-temperature superconductor. The team is continuing to develop the device and hopes to have prototypes ready for testing soon. Prof Kusmartsev said they hope to have a working amplifier ready for commercialisation in about a year. He added that such a device would vastly improve current technology and allow scientists to reveal more about the human brain. “The Universe is full of terahertz radiation and signals, in fact, all biological organisms both absorb and emit it. “I expect, that with such an amplifier available we will be able to discover many mysteries of nature, for example, how chemical reactions and biological processes are going on or how our brain operates and how we think. “The terahertz range is the last frequency of radiation to be adopted by humankind. “Microwaves, infrared, visible, X-rays and other bandwidths are vital for countless scientific and technological advancements. “It has properties which would greatly improve vast areas of science such as imaging, spectroscopy, tomography, medical diagnosis, health monitoring, environmental control and chemical and biological identification. “The device we have developed will allow scientists and engineers to harness the illusive bandwidth and create the next generation of medical equipment, detection hardware and wireless communication technology.” |
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From: ryan, [DNS_Address]
Subject: Re: New amplifier is able to boost hidden frequencies in the EM...
| cannot see why this is good news...just another thing for science and and con men to fuck up... |
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From: Alan, [DNS_Address]
Subject: Re: New amplifier is able to boost hidden frequencies in the EM...
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Neolithic advances in farming and pottery was too much we should have simply stuck to Mesolithic hunter gathering and camping out. Sheesh... Don't get me started on what a con job the Bronze age was and the resulting wars. |
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From: ryan, [DNS_Address]
Subject: Re: New amplifier is able to boost hidden frequencies in the EM...
| thanks... |
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