Artificial Intelligence Making AI algorithms crazy fast using chips powered by light Optical chips have been tried before—but the rise of deep learning may offer an opportunity to succeed where others have failed. by Will Knight 2018-11-28T21:37:00-05:00
Intelligent Machines New Memory Chips Store Data Not with Electricity, but with Light Researchers demonstrate new photonic memory that keeps working even when the power is off. by Mike Orcutt 2015-09-29T15:30:00-04:00
Sustainable Energy Manipulating Light to Double Solar Power Output An ARPA-E project will use advanced, nanostructured materials to make solar cells that convert far more of the energy in sunlight into electricity. by Kevin Bullis 2012-12-28T00:00:00-05:00
Intelligent Machines A Guiding Light for Silicon Photonics An optical waveguide is an important step toward a completely new kind of computer. by Katherine Bourzac 2011-08-05T00:00:00-04:00
Intelligent Machines Nano Antenna Steers Photons A nanoscale version of a TV antenna directs light. by Duncan Graham-Rowe 2010-08-24T00:00:00-04:00
News Making Optical Switching More Practical for Telecom Researchers suggest an optical processing method that could lead to faster telecommunications. by Katherine Bourzac 2010-07-01T00:00:00-04:00
Intelligent Machines Room-Temperature Microlasers A thin layer of glass makes “sub-wavelength” lasers more practical. by Duncan Graham-Rowe 2010-05-06T00:00:00-04:00
News Quantum Dot Camera Phones A layer of light-absorbing particles boosts digital image quality. by Kate Greene 2010-03-22T00:00:00-04:00
Intelligent Machines The Future of Supercomputers is Optical An IBM researcher gives a timeline for developing the next generation of supercomputers. by Katherine Bourzac 2009-10-16T14:00:00-04:00
Intelligent Machines Color E-Readers Ready To Do Battle What’s the best technology for building color e-readers? by Kristina Grifantini 2009-09-29T00:00:00-04:00
