Optical computing or photonic computing uses light waves produced by lasers or incoherent sources for data processing, data storage or data communication for computing.

Nov 20, 2025 · By studying the theoretical limits of how light can be used to perform computation, Cornell researchers have uncovered new insights and strategies for designing energy-efficient …

In this presentation, we will guide the interested audience on a journey toward next-generation optical processing platforms with a comprehensive introduction to optical devices, photonic integrated …

Oct 9, 2023 · This Perspective article surveys the differences between optics and electronics that could be exploited, and explores the physics and engineering challenges in realizing useful optical...

5 days ago · Photonic computing, often referred to as optical computing or light-based computing, represents a revolutionary paradigm shift in how we approach data processing.

Jul 31, 2023 · In this paper we provide a systematic explanation of why and how optics might be able to give speed or energy-efficiency benefits over electronics for computing, enumerating 11 features of …

Mar 15, 2024 · Through a multidimensional exploration, this article provides a comprehensive understanding of the opportunities and challenges in harnessing optical advantages in computing, …

2 days ago · This post dives into a frontier in optical computing. Penn State researchers have built a prototype device that uses light, not traditional electronic circuits, to speed up AI computations and …

4 days ago · A Penn State research team led by Xingjie Ni has developed a prototype device that aims to dramatically reduce the energy consumption of AI computation. The system utilizes light, rather …

Jul 17, 2024 · Optical computing, also known as photonic computing, is a computing technology that uses light waves produced by lasers for data processing, data storage, and communication.