China beamed gigabit internet from space using low-power lasers: Here's how it worked

While the raw speed isn't too impressive, it was achieved using a laser with less power than an energy-saving lightbulb.
Geeky Gadgets

What Is The New Laser Communication Technology? Bridging Connectivity Gaps In Remote Areas

The demand for high-speed internet has been growing in recent years. The global internet traffic is also growing by 25% annually but millions of people in remote and rural areas still struggle with ...

Is The US Space Force Spending Too Much On Satellite Laser Communications?

The US Space Force has been steadily making investments in satellite laser communications to build faster and more resilient ...
TMCnet

IEEE Study Demonstrates Optical Fiber Bundles as a Promising Solution for High-Altitude Laser Communication Systems

To test the proposed architecture, the team characterized a commercialy available FB at the standard FSOC wavelength of 1550 nm. They measured different types of losses and distortion, simulated a ...
EurekAlert!

World's first practical surface-emitting laser for optical fiber communications developed: advancing miniaturization, energy efficiency, and cost reduction of light sources

- Development of the world's first practical surface-emitting laser suitable for optical fiber communications systems. - Utilization of quantum dots as an optical gain medium, enabled by NICT's ...
Reuters

Israeli anti-missile laser system 'Iron Beam' ready for military use this year

JERUSALEM, Sept 17 (Reuters) - A low-cost, high-power laser-based system aimed at destroying incoming missiles has successfully completed testing and will be ready for operational use by the military ...