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Photonic computing uses [[photon]]s, or light particles, to replace [[electrons]] in computers[[optical computer]]s. Photons are much faster and have a higher [[bandwidth]] than electrons.

The [[Photonic Transistor]] was invented in [[1989]] at the Rocky Mountain Research Center, creating ever-growing interest in computing based in [[light interference]].

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Recent research shows promise in trapping light in [[crystal]]s. Trapping light is seen as a necessary element in replacing electron storage for computer logic.

== Some related articles ==

*[[Photonics]]

*[[Optical computer]]

*[[Timeline of quantum computing]]

*[[Quantum cryptography]]

*[[Quantum virtual machine]]

*[[Quantum circuit]]

*[[Qubit]]

== External links ==