Terahertz Plasmonic EO Modulator Breakthrough Paves the Way for 6G and AI
2025-03-28
Researchers at ETH Zurich and Polariton Technologies have developed a plasmonic electro-optic (EO) modulator capable of operating at frequencies up to 1.14 terahertz—a significant leap from current technology. This breakthrough addresses a critical bottleneck in modern telecommunications, enabling seamless integration of electrical signals with fiber-optic infrastructure. The modulator utilizes plasmons to enhance the interaction between electrical and optical signals, paving the way for high-speed 6G networks and high-performance AI data centers. Polariton, a spin-off of ETH Zurich, is commercializing this technology, offering high-speed, compact transceivers for next-generation data centers and AI clusters.
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