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title: Faster Broadband with “Twisted” Light
description: A new fiber optic technology will dramatically increase the speed and carrying capacity of fiber optic cables. It not only makes use of invisible light, but twists the light to compact it into a spiral that carries more data.
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# [Faster Broadband with “Twisted” Light](https://northerncal.swagelok.com/blog/faster-broadband-with-twisted-light)

 Written by [Jeff Hopkins](https://northerncal.swagelok.com/blog/author/jeff-hopkins) | 12/11/18 5:00 PM

A new fiber optic technology will dramatically **increase the speed and carrying capacity of fiber optic cables**. It not only makes use of invisible light, but twists the light to compact it into a spiral that carries more data.

[Read the full article on Silicon Republic →](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/machines/broadband-100-times-faster-twisted-light)

[View full post](https://northerncal.swagelok.com/blog/faster-broadband-with-twisted-light)

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