Science 'Twisted light' carries 2.5 terabits of data per second

[Notebook]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-18551284

Researchers have clocked light beams made of "twisted" waves carrying 2.5 terabits of data - the capacity of more than 66 DVDs - per second.

Getting clever with their modulation methods.

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[Hielor]

I just get a 404 on that link, but from the title and description all I want to know is--how long until I can get twisted light directly to my house?

 

[Notebook]

Link works for me still, this is the titles page:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science_and_environment/

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