<ul><li>A technological breakthrough in fiber optics has achieved a global speed record of 1.02 petabits per second over 1,808 kilometers, using a 19-core optical fiber.</li><li>The fiber, developed by Japan's National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) and Sumitomo Electric Industries, operates efficiently across the C and L bands with a refined core arrangement.</li><li>The success of the experiment was enabled by a recirculating loop system and a dual-band optical amplification system, allowing for data transmission at unprecedented rates.</li><li>This breakthrough paves the way for petabit-scale networks, potential mass deployment of ultra-fast transoceanic cables, and further advancements in AI-driven signal processing for enhanced speeds in the future.</li></ul>

Ultra-fast fiber sets global speed record: 1.02 petabits per second over continental distance

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