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Luminescent Films Called Key to Photonic Computers

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TORONTO, Canada, July 6 -- Materials chemists at the University of Toronto have created a new kind of luminescent silicon film that they believe could open the door to entirely photonic computer and telecommunications systems. According to the researchers, while photonic technologies are already widely used, an all-optical computer or switching system would require a photonic replacement for the electronic semiconductor. Previous attempts to find a luminescent equivalent for the micro wiring used in chips have been too expensive, or have involved the use of toxic or unstable materials. While...Read full article

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    Published: July 1999
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