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Are there any limits for information transfer through sound or light? Or are these the limits of the devices that send and receive information through these two media.
Request for clarification.
Request for clarification.
r4z0r84 said:I'm thinking along the lines of the speed of sound can be broken, the speed of light hasn't been broken yet, with the speed of light (optical) you are limited to the speed of light, i had a thought just before (hence replying to an old thread) using sound to transfer files wirelessly, rather then using wi-fi infared blutooth and so forth, thinking back to the first form of long range communication (morse code) then simplifying it in terms of 0's and 1's eg. sound, no sound.
All that would be required is a decompiler at one end and compiler at the other end, effectivly the same as the way computers send information over the internet, only with sound instead of power.
Would transfering data using sound waves (not through cables) be viable?
for example, you could send a video over the radio.
Thoughts?
What you are looking for is Shannon-Hartley theorem
r4z0r84 said:Just thought of how to redesign the inter-net, thanks for all your input.
Just one question, Do EM waves travel at the speed of light?
The fastest way to transfer information through light and sound is by using fiber optics. Fiber optics use light to transmit data, allowing for faster transfer speeds compared to traditional copper wires. Additionally, sound waves travel faster through solid materials, making it a viable option for transferring information in certain scenarios.
The main limitation of using light and sound for information transfer is the distance they can travel. Light can only travel so far through fiber optics before experiencing signal loss, and sound waves can also weaken over distance. Additionally, both light and sound can be affected by external factors such as interference or obstacles, which can impact the accuracy of the information being transmitted.
Yes, light and sound can be used together for information transfer in a process called optoacoustic communication. This involves converting light signals into sound waves, which can then be transmitted through a medium. However, this method is still in its early stages and has not yet been fully developed for practical use.
The speed of light and sound can greatly impact the rate of information transfer. Light travels much faster than sound, making it a more efficient option for transferring large amounts of data quickly. However, sound can travel through different mediums, whereas light is limited to a vacuum or transparent material.
Scientists are constantly researching and developing new technologies to improve the efficiency and speed of information transfer through light and sound. Some advancements include using lasers to increase the speed of light transmission, developing new materials for fiber optics to reduce signal loss, and exploring new methods for encoding and decoding information using light and sound waves.