Data Processing, Computer Architecture/Engineering, General & Miscellaneous Computing
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Overview
Optics is entering all phases of computer technology. By providing new research and ideas, it brings the reader up to date on how and why optics is likely to be used in next generation computers and at the same time explains the unique advantage optics enjoys over conventional electronics and why this trend will continue. Covered are basic optical concepts such as mathematical derivations, optical devices for optical computing, optical associative memories, optical interconnections, and optical logic. Also suggested are a number of research activities that are reinforcing the trend toward optics in computing, including neural networks, the software crisis, highly parallel computation, progress in new semiconductors, the decreasing cost of laser diodes, communication industry investments in fiber optics, and advances in optical devices. Exercises, solutions sets, and examples are provided.Editorials
Booknews
This text for senior undergraduate or first-year graduate students provides the theory, hardware design techniques, and programming methodologies for understanding and constructing general purpose optical computers. Includes problem sets. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
February 14, 1991
Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Pages
560
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780471632429