Internet Speed Record Cutting Wiring Costs Concrete Melts Snow And Ice on Futuretech Live with Jon Irwin ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-irwin/ ) and the Startup Coach ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/startup-coach/ )
Key Moments / Take Aways
– [00:31](https://youtu.be/k13XZpETFy8?t=31s) 🌐 Record-Breaking Internet Speeds
– Researchers achieve internet speed of 301 terabits per second, 4.5 million times faster than average broadband.
– Breakthroughs in optical processing device and modulation techniques lead to increased transmission capacity.
– Potential impact on future technologies like AI, VR, and autonomous vehicles, requiring robust data transfer.
– [05:18](https://youtu.be/k13XZpETFy8?t=318s) 💡 Implications of High-Speed Internet
– Discussion on hardware upgrades required to handle increased transmission speeds.
– Considerations for consumer adoption and compatibility with existing systems.
– Speculation on the timeline for achieving consumer-level internet speeds matching record-breaking rates.
– [11:36](https://youtu.be/k13XZpETFy8?t=696s) 🛠️ Future Developments in Fiber Technology
– Potential for further improvements in spectral efficiency and latency reduction in fiber technology.
– Exploration of advancements in lasers, modulators, amplifiers, and optical computing for future speed enhancements.
– Discussion on the environmental and cost-saving benefits of fiber technology upgrades.
– [15:08](https://youtu.be/k13XZpETFy8?t=908s) ⚡ Wireless Light Switch Innovations
– Introduction of a battery-less wireless light switch utilizing ambient radio frequency.
– Cost-saving potential of up to 50% reduction in home wiring costs.
– Scalability, customization, and smart home integration capabilities of the wireless switch technology.
– [24:55](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k13XZpETFy8&t=1495s) ❄️ Concrete that melts snow and ice without shovels or salt
– Phase change concrete developed at Drexel University can melt snow and ice without using salt or external heating.
– Paraffin wax incorporated into the concrete acts as a phase change material, absorbing and releasing heat to prevent the concrete temperature from dropping below freezing.
– Prevents freeze-thaw cycles that damage concrete, offers self-healing mechanism, and eliminates the need for plowing or harmful salt.
– [27:12](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k13XZpETFy8&t=1632s) 🌡️ Testing phase change concrete effectiveness in colder climates
– Concrete maintained surface temperature between 42 to 55°F for up to 10 hours in outdoor tests.
– Questions arise regarding effectiveness in extremely cold temperatures (-20 to -30°C) and at high temperatures.
– Research exploring alternative phase change materials for more environmentally friendly options.
– [32:36](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k13XZpETFy8&t=1956s) 🌱 Exploring alternative phase change materials and long-term applications
– Investigating alternative phase change materials like fatty acids, salt hydrates, biobased waxes, and shape memory alloys.
– Testing methods involve coating small pebbles with paraffin or using microcapsules of paraffin directly mixed into the concrete.
– Considerations include longevity, environmental impact, and potential integration with other technologies like solar panels for sustainable applications.
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