PHOTONIC COMPUTING MENU
From this menu the photonic engineers of the 21st century
will get their introduction into the (light) "wave" of the future. Enjoy.
What is a Photonic transistor?
The Dawing of the Light Transistor
August/September 1992 Computer Applications Journal article
February 1994 Computer Applications Journal article
Explains the basics of light logic in an easy-to-visualize form.
A more comprehensive article on photonic computing for both beginners and experts alike.
SUBHEADINGS:
Real Photonic Computing Components
Why Compute With Light
A brief explanation of the technology and its commercial potential.
Historical Documents
by John N. Hait.
by John N. Hait.
Photonic Transistor History:
How the Photonic TransistorWorks:
First Logic Components:
Beyond the First Transistors:
Speed Trials of Working Transistors:
Key Photonic Patents:
2.1 fs switching photonic transistor
The Flip Flop is one of the fundamental fully-photonic computing components needed for storing binary information. Click the picture for a movie.
Frequently Asked Questions on Photonics"
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