SURF and ASTRON have implemented the OpenZR+ technology to establish a 400G network connection, significantly enhancing scientific research in the Netherlands. This upgrade enables the transmission of more detailed images of space, which is particularly valuable for astronomers working with the LOFAR telescope. As the world’s largest radio telescope, LOFAR consists of thousands of antennas spread across Europe and can now send more signals simultaneously to its central computer, resulting in faster data processing and higher-quality image outputs.
Thanks to the improved network, astronomers can access real-time scientific data directly.
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