Imagine a computer that does not rely only on electronics but uses light to perform tasks faster and more efficiently. A ...

The optical PLA's ability to handle advanced logic functions, such as decoders, comparators, adders, and multipliers, showcases its versatility and potential for broader applications in digital ...

An expressway of light - SIOM’s new soliton microcomb chip splits a laser into over 100 data lanes to achive 2,560 TOPS.

The idea of optical computing—the use of photons instead of electrons to perform computational operations—has been around for decades. However, interest has resurged in recent years ...

An optical computer could likewise do lots of calculations at the same time. Using photons reduces power consumption, too. Electrical resistance generates heat, which wastes energy. The passage of ...

With the evolution of optical computing, also known as photonic computing, we now can transmit data via light as opposed to electronic circuitry used in traditional computing. Take Google Fiber, for ...

A new generation of specialty optical fibers has been developed by physicists to cope with the challenges of data transfer expected to arise in the future age of quantum computing. A new ...

We always hear that future computers will use optical technology. But what will that look like for a general-purpose computer? German researchers explain it in a recent scientific paper.

Optical (or photonic) computing has emerged as a promising and innovative field with the potential to revolutionize various aspects of computing and information processing. It offers high-speed ...

More information: Sheng Gao et al, Super-resolution diffractive neural network for all-optical direction of arrival estimation beyond diffraction limits, Light: Science & Applications (2024). DOI ...