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Paging Mr. Shaw

posted by Zed on April 14 2005 14:27

Another reminder it’s the 21st century: computing with frozen light.

Scientists at Harvard University have shown how ultra-cold atoms can be used to freeze and control light to form the “core” – or central processing unit – of an optical computer. Optical computers would transport information ten times faster than traditional electronic devices, smashing the intrinsic speed limit of silicon technology.

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Don't think your little riddles go unnoticed.

Posted by Dan Percival on April 15 2005 09:22

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