Sizing-Up Molecular Electronic Devices
Abstract
Biotechnology is of interest to the Navy in relation to organic or molecular computing. Molecular computing is a novel technology that offers promise to meet the requirements of future ship systems that must possess sophisticated information processing capabilities that can discern genuine threats from nonthreats or decoys and do this instantaneously. A molecular computer is an information processing system that uses organic or biomolecules to sense, transform, and output signals or data. Impressive features of biomolecular computers include their very small size, their incredibly fast speed, their innate adeptness at pattern recognition, and their adaptability. (RRH)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1990
- Accession Number
- ADA226313
Entities
People
- Ann E. Tate
- Jennifer L. Sloop
Organizations
- Naval Surface Warfare Center