Researchers find strong constraint on delivery of optical signals to computers
Tuesday, June 9, 2015 - 05:30
in Physics & Chemistry
Optics, a form of data transmission that utilizes beams of light, has the promise to outperform the beams of electrons that drive your computer or smartphone. Engineers have long sought a way to miniaturize optical technology, which is present in today's fast-paced fiber-optic cables, so they can bring the speed and efficiency of light-based data transmission to a computer chip.