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The Optical Fiber that Keeps Data Safe even after being Twisted or Bent

A collection of optical fibres with light running through them
Optical fibres developed by physicists at Bath will make communications networks more robust

An optical fiber that uses the mathematical concept of topology to remain robust, thereby guaranteeing the high-speed transfer of information, has been created by physicists.

Optical fibres are the backbone of our modern information networks. From long-range communication over the internet to high-speed information transfer within data centres and stock exchanges, optical fibre remains critical in our globalised world.

Fibre networks are not, however, structurally perfect, and information transfer can be compromised when things go wrong...

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