Technology
Terahertz Communications for Ultra-Fast Wireless Links
Quick fact
Terahertz waves can carry data at rates up to 100 gigabits per second, roughly a hundred times faster than today’s 5G, and they sit right between microwaves and infrared light on the electromagnetic spectrum.
Why this is interesting
You’ve heard of 5G, but what if your phone could download a 4K movie in less than a second? That’s the promise of terahertz communications—but there’s a catch.