China claims that it has developed a technology that can completely change the entire face of 6G internet in the future. Scientists at South China University of Technology have created a unique laser-based photonic engine that is capable of transferring data at extremely high speeds using white light. The special thing is that this engine is made from low-cost ceramic material, which can make it easier to adopt it on a large scale in future. It is believed that this new technology can lay a strong foundation for AI-powered, super-fast 6G networks.
Until now, the main limitation of Visible Light Communication (VLC) technology has been its limited range. Typically, this technology could only transmit data over distances of a few meters; But, Chinese scientists have now extended this limit much further. With the help of this new photonic engine, data has been successfully transmitted over a distance of approximately 1.2 kilometers – an achievement that is being hailed as a major breakthrough in the field.
The chief scientist involved in this research, Zhigou Xia, says that this technology works quite differently from traditional Internet systems. He believes that in future, this technology can prove to be extremely useful in works like drone delivery, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and low altitude air services. Due to its fast and stable data transfer capabilities, such systems can be more secure and smarter.
6G is not being considered just a means of providing faster internet; Rather, it is being seen as a technology that is capable of understanding and reacting to the environment around it. Scientists suggest that when this new light engine is installed in devices like smartphones and streetlights, the network will not only transmit data but will also develop the ability to understand the presence of humans around them and their activities.
According to reports, this technology can also work with Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites. Its biggest benefit will be in areas where providing fast internet is a challenge today – such as coastal areas, deserts and hilly areas – making it easier to provide fast connectivity in these areas.
However, scientists still face many challenges. In current systems, there is too much yellow light emission, and the lack of red light, making it difficult to recognize true colors. Moreover, its speed is still not as fast as fiber optic networks. The research team is working on new materials that are capable of increasing both its speed and performance.
In the future, preparations are underway to ensure that this technology can work seamlessly even in bad weather conditions. To this end, scientists are also working on combining laser-based systems with radio frequency and artificial intelligence technologies. If this experiment is successful, the Internet world may completely change in the coming years.
