# Record-Breaking Optical Fibers This High-Speed Optical Fiber Offers Revolutionary Potential By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2023-06-13 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highspeed-optical-fiber References: [interestingengineering](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/new-speed-record-optical-fiber-cable) & [lighthouse.mq.edu.au](https://lighthouse.mq.edu.au/article/june-2023/new-optical-fibre-sets-world-speed-record)  A team of scientists and engineers spanning across the globe have demonstrated the abilities of a high-speed optical fiber that is as thin as a human hair and recently showcased the ability to be able to set a new record for speed of transmission. The research team, which included members from Australia, Italy, Japan and the Netherlands, made use of the latest and greatest optics research, tweaking variables such as [polarization, color and light](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photon-detection) coherence in order to achieve phenomenal results. The outcome was a high-speed optical fiber comprising as many as [19 cores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiber-array), each of which is capable of transmitting signals at a rate of 1.7 petabits per second across a distance of around 67 kilometers. A key element of the optical fiber's performance was its glass chip, created at Macquarie University. Going forward, this optical fiber offers promise across a number of diverse applications ranging from medical research to space exploration. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 16% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **High-speed Optical Fiber:** Revolutionary opportunity to enhance communication networks and internet speeds. - **Glass Chip Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for creating advanced materials for various industries. - **Optics Research:** Potential for breakthroughs in fields such as telecommunications, data storage, and imaging technology. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Telecommunications:** Opportunity to revolutionize and upgrade communication networks with high-speed optical fibers. - **Medical Research:** Potential for advanced imaging systems and data transfer in medical research and diagnostics. - **Advanced Materials:** Applications in aerospace, defense, and telecommunications for glass chip technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hollow-Core Fiber Optic Innovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hollowcore-fiber-optic.md) - [Hollow Core Fiber Innovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hollow-core-fiber.md) - [Intricate Optical Phone Aesthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starry-optical-fiber-technology.md) - [Advanced Optics Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-system-performance.md) - [Ultra-Fast Multi-Frame Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scarf-1.md) - [Ultra-Fast Network Service Bundles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frontier-communications.md) - [Fiber-Integrated Temperature Feedback Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-fiber-system.md) - [Ultra-Efficient Fiber Internet Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiber-internet-service.md) - [Innovative 2D Fiber Arrays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiber-array.md)