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Wearable sensors get connected with plasmons

Surface plasmons propagating on conductive fabrics can be used to connect wearable sensors around the body, creating a secure and versatile body area network.

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Fig. 1: A body area network and its application in connected healthcare.

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Yuce, M.R. Wearable sensors get connected with plasmons. Nat Electron 2, 217–218 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41928-019-0265-7

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