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Re: Israeli Processor Computes at Speed of Light
« on: October 30, 2003, 04:30:22 AM »
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optics instead of silicon, enabling it to compute at the speed of light..."
Using photons instead of electrons doesn't mean that it will necessarily compute faster however...
 

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Re: Israeli Processor Computes at Speed of Light
« Reply #1 on: October 30, 2003, 04:32:58 AM »
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"Optical processing is a strategic competitive advantage for nations and companies," said Avner Halperin, vice president for business development at Lenslet.

"Processing at the speed of light, you can have safer airports, autonomous military systems, high-definition multimedia broadcast systems and advanced next-generation communications systems."
Nice propaganda ... what else can it do?