Optical computing: Difference between revisions

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

While photonic computing is still seen as impractical by many, research is being pushed along by strong market forces already created by networking ... creating opportunies. Recent years have seen the development of new conducting [[polymer]]s which create transistor-like switches that are smaller, and 1,000 times faster, than silicon transistors.

[[Optical switch]]es switch optical wavelengths. Already optical switching, while not all-optical, has already become important in networking environments. 100 terabit-per-second data-handling is expected within the decade. Existing technologies include:

[[Optical switch]]es switch optical wavelengths. Already opticalOptical switching, while not all-optical, has already become important in networking environments. 100 terabit-per-second data-handling is expected within the decade. Existing technologies include:

* Micro-electro-mechanical systems, or MEMS, which use tiny mechanical parts such as mirrors.

* Thermo-optics technology, derived from ink-jet technology, creates bubbles to deflect light.

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*[http://www.eetasia.com/ART_8800376825_499488_69e38a6c_no.HTM Shifting to photonic clocking]

*[http://rmrc.org/photonics/ink1.htm The Dawning of the Light Transistor]

*[http://www.xchangemag.com/articles/161solutions5.html Optical Switch Variations]

*[http://www.geek.com/news/geeknews/2003Oct/bch20031031022450.htm Optical DSP performs 8 teraops]

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