On the Physical Limits of Digital Optical Switching and Logic Elements
- 1 October 1982
- journal article
- website
- Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in Bell System Technical Journal
- Vol. 61 (8) , 1975-1993
- https://doi.org/10.1002/j.1538-7305.1982.tb03095.x
Abstract
In this paper we identify and discuss some fundamental physical mechanisms that will provide limits on the speed, power dissipation, and size of optical switching elements. Illustrative examples are drawn primarily from the field of bistable optical ...Keywords
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