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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Technology
Andrew Griffin

Scientists use ‘sapphire fibre’ to create sensor that could transform planes and help bring fusion power

Julian Fells/University of Oxford

A new sensor made of “sapphire fibre” could transform planes and help with technologies such as fusion power, scientists say.

The sensor can withstand extreme temperatures, still working when subjected to conditions over 2000C, the researchers behind it say.

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