Optical logic circuit useful for bit serial optic computing

Details Optical logic circuit useful for bit serial optic computing Optical logic circuit useful for bit serial optic computing

1989-01-31

1990-02-13

Sikes, William L.

Telecommunications

Receiver or analog modulated signal frequency converter

Signal selection based on frequency

350 9616, 455610, 364173, G02B 626, G02B 628

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049001159

ABSTRACT:
Optical elements are combined into modules capable of performing logic functions in response to light pulses which are received from a source as clock pulses or data pulses. The module is effectively an all optical switching network. An optical delay line provides optical memory. The pulses that are produced at the delay line output are restored by selective reentry of light pulses from a continuously operable source so that the pulse information is storable indefinitely. The module is useful for a variety of computer and computer related design functions.

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