Plasmonics May Hold Key to All-Optical Chips
Jun 9, 2011 — A rapidly growing branch of physics promises all-optical computer chips and ultrafast computing speeds. Plasmonics, also called “light on a wire,” exploits the nanoscale interaction of light and metal and is a focus of research in the optical sciences, photonics, thin films and nanotechnology. The science has many possible applications, including in biosensors for healthcare, in light concentration for solar energy, and in optical instrumentation for performing research. Scientis...