Laser Diodes for High-Speed Wireless Data Communications

Researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed a novel laser enabled equipment, which is aimed to make high-speed computing more reliable and faster for Internet users.

Professor Dennis Deppe has created a small laser diode that has a capacity to emit light of high intensity. One of the key advantages of this laser-based lighting is that it can be used in various applications such as laser pointers, compact disc players and optical mice for computers. The light source can also prove useful for transmitting data at a fast pace.

One of the vital challenges faced by miniature devices is that they fail to work under massive workloads. Small devices made from semiconductor materials could be used for massive data transmission, which is a big step in the future development of the Internet.

In future, cables equipped with laser diodes will be capable of transmitting large volume of data across long distances almost instantly. The accuracy of GPS and rapid wireless data transfer can be improved by using miniature lasers in optical clocks.