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Scientists create 'super laser' amplifier that could make the internet 10 times faster

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Scientists in Sweden have developed a new type of laser amplifier that can transmit information 10 times faster than current technology.

The new amplifier has multiple potential applications, including medical imaging, holography, spectroscopy and microscopy.

The amplifier is made of silicon nitride, a hardened ceramic material resistant to high temperatures.

The technology has also been miniaturized so that multiple amplifiers can fit onto a small chip.