New Approaches to Reconfigurable Optical Interconnects
Abstract
The objective of this effort is to define and evaluate new approaches to two-dimensional arrays of reconfigurable optical interconnections and arrays of optical neurons for optical computing. The emphasis is on optically- controlled optical beam directors or switches and optically-saturated neurons which can be fabricated into high density 2-D arrays. Using field shielding and optically-controlled electric field patterns in CdTe, controlled switching in the IR, infrared neurons with a variety of properties and optically- controlled beam deflection have been demonstrated. A study of organic nonlinear materials for potential use in charge transfer assisted optical switching devices is included.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 29, 1990
- Accession Number
- ADA233064
Entities
People
- William H. Steir
Organizations
- University of Southern California