Two researchers recently discovered a way to send a text message communications using freshly-evaporated vodka. According to Ars Technica, the scientists used specific concentration levels of the vodka to represent bits 1 and 0, and then transmitted the lyrics of "O Canada" between two points twelve feet apart. A receiving unit was able to read out the message as it detected the concentration of vodka in the air rising or falling over time. While not likely to change your home communications anytime soon, researchers believe the "molecular communication system" could be used as a niche tool in nanotechnology, or in cramped spaces (allowing sewer robots to communicate).
I'm just curious why vodka was chosen as the means to send the message as opposed to some other liquid vapour (whether alcoholic or not) the article doesn't say.
If I tracked down the paper and tried to read it, it would probably make my tiny brain explode...
I'm just curious why vodka was chosen as the means to send the message as opposed to some other liquid vapour (whether alcoholic or not) the article doesn't say.
"This article brought to you by Grey Goose... we can also send text messages"!