Data-processing system exploits high speeds inherent in optical elements. Instruction sets for different computer operations reside on different external memory chips. Laser diodes activated for each operation generate light, reflected by holographic optical element to designated receptors in arithmetic and logic unit. Pattern of light beams embodies instruction set at given instant. With potential ability to reprogram in real time, conceptual system applicable to task-driven programming or artificial intelligence.
Optical Firmware
NASA Tech Briefs ; 13 , 5
1989-05-01
Miscellaneous
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English
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