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Re:Infrared may no longer be a punchline, as IEEE approves 9... by bragr on Sunday July 16, 2023 @12:49PM (#36749022)
As apposed to radio waves which also travel at the speed of light?
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Re:Infrared may no longer be a punchline, as IEEE approves 9... by bombela on Sunday July 16, 2023 @01:33PM (#36749527)
Light and radio waves are the same physical phenomenon. The difference is the frequency. Light is much much higher frequency than radio. Nuclear radiation are even higher frequency. Maximum throughput with maximum damage!
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