Graphene electro-optic modulator with 30 GHz bandwidth

Scientists have realized a graphene electro-optic modulator operating with a 30 GHz bandwidth and with a state-of-the-art modulation efficiency of 1.5 dB V−1, paving the way for fast digital communications.

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