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The exponential explosion of data, facts, and infromation is swamping our ability to keep pace. Words are being added to the dictionary faster than we can process their meaning and impact. We can’t go where we don’t have the words or language to take us. And then do we want to go to where some of the words and phrases may be taking us? How about the photonics belt as an example?

The word Photonics appeared in the late 1960’s to describe a research field whose goal was to use light to perform functions that traditionally used to fall within the typical domain of electronics, such as telecommunications, information processing etc. Photonics really began with the invention of the laser, and the laser diode followed in the 1970s by the development of optical fibers as a medium for transmitting information using light beams, and the Erbium-doped fiber amplifier.

These inventions formed the basis for the telecommunications revolution of the late 20th century, and provided the infrastructure for the internet. Now you know the importance!

So, how does this tie in with 2012? Or does it? 

Based on some satellite instrumentation, astronomers in 1961 discovered what appeared to be an unusual nebula. We normally understand the nebula phenomenon as a vast cloud-like mass of gas or dust. This one, however, appeared to have anomalous properties and was named the Golden Nebula. What is this electromagnetic cloud, this golden nebula? Its more universal designation or label is known as the photon belt consisting of many bands of light. Does this have anything to do with the interstellar plasma field that Alexey Dmitriev refers to?

All sorts of theories are being developed and will be expanded over the next few years. Add this one to your list.