Monday, April 30, 2012

Neutrinos could deliver millisecond advantage to cyborg Gordon Gekkos

Neutrinos could deliver millisecond advantage to cyborg Gordon Gekkos

In a world where stocks are traded based on price changes monitored at the millisecond level, every sliver of a speed advantage gained counts. And, to get that edge, financial firms will go to almost any lengths, including building high powered particle accelerators in their basements. Well, at least that's what we imagine. Banks and high-frequency trading companies are looking to the neutrino as a potential communications tool.

Engadget

See also:
itnet, Neutrinos could deliver millisecond advantage to cyborg Gordon Gekkos

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