New Technology Might Make Optical Memory a Reality

Vikingod · Dec 18, 2007, 03:00 PM

Source: DailyTech
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Optical computers seem to be creeping closer and closer to reality with various groups making breakthroughs on necessary components. One of the challenges facing scientists for creating an all-optical computer is memory. While various components are capable of holding an electrical charge for the sake of storing information, light is not so easy to work with. Researchers in a Duke University-led team may have a means to alleviate this problem.

Dec 18, 2007, 03:00 PM	#1
Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,187 Rep Power: 109 System Specs	New Technology Might Make Optical Memory a Reality Source: DailyTech ___________ Optical computers seem to be creeping closer and closer to reality with various groups making breakthroughs on necessary components. One of the challenges facing scientists for creating an all-optical computer is memory. While various components are capable of holding an electrical charge for the sake of storing information, light is not so easy to work with. Researchers in a Duke University-led team may have a means to alleviate this problem. __________________ *How You Can Help DriverHeaven By Using Digg*