Let’s quickly go through the communication and network technologies we will see in the future.
The Carnegie Melon University is working on the 4D network. It is a massively ambitious project which may one day replace the Internet Protocol. The 4D network will consist of four planes including Decision, Dissemination, Discovery, and Data. There exist inefficiencies in the current Internet Protocol. Everyone is cognizant of this problem but earlier there was no solution in sight. Researchers are finding a way to come up with a better solution. It will take some time before it becomes successful since everyone in the world using the internet would have to adopt it.
Quantum computing is one of the most promising technologies of the future. Researchers are hopeful that it would help solve the most challenging computing problems faced by humanity. However, there are a lot of stumbling blocks they need to overcome before we can see quantum computing in action. It would have to solve many of the problems posed by laws of physics. Google and other technology companies are heavily investing in the quantum computing research. Once there is a success, hopefully, we would be able to see it available to the end consumers.
eXpressive Internet Architecture is one of the other communication network technologies offering a lot of potentials. The concept aims to build that single network to provide inherent support for communications. eXpressive Internet Architecture empowers networks by efficiently using existing principles of communication. It is capable of accommodating unknown future entities that include content, hosts, and services. eXpressive Internet Architecture is trying to create a network that can connect multiple types of communication applications. Besides better connectivity, it also aims to improve the security of the existing standards.
Jewelry is the most common interaction of diamonds and humans. The other use that comes to mind is using the tip of the diamond to cut through glass. However, scientists are working behind closed doors to one day replace it with silicon in computers. Since speed is vital to computers, they want it to become a core component of the future PC hardware. Silicon wafers have a very small size and can efficiently dissipate heat. However, the diamond semiconductors are even smaller and prove more efficient at heat exchange. Also, they prove to be better conductors for electrons. Therefore, we will see more of the diamond semiconductors in future computing devices.
Purdue University is working on the idea of Time Cloaking. The concept is to create bubbles in time. Furthermore, the University wants to create bubbles in time by tracking gaps which exist between photons. If the researchers working on this concept become successful, it will help transmit information using laser lights and fiber optics. There are many technologies available in the market to send and receive information. However, this technology aims to help conceal any messages sent or received. This is a high-end technology still in experimentation. If this technology becomes successful, it will help add more privacy and security to network communications.