SMRTR Science & EngineeringJul 20, 2026Interesting Engineering

US scientists shrink terahertz lab onto a chip, bring faster wireless tech closer

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UCLA researchers solved a decades-old engineering problem by shrinking terahertz signal technology onto a single semiconductor chip using standard manufacturing methods. The chip can both generate and detect terahertz signals, potentially enabling faster wireless networks and portable imaging devices, though commercial applications still require further development.

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