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Quantum devices and optical computing: introduction

Published: 02 May 2011 Publication History

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Recent advances in computing have led to a further miniaturization of integrated systems. In addition, these new devices would be faster than current ones and capable to share a very high quantity of information. Unfortunately, electronics is physically limited due to impedance and size constraints. To overcome these challenges, researchers are being developed new devices based on other physical principles as optics and quantum mechanics.
This special session is devoted to the study and analysis of the last quantum and optical devices and their applications on computing. Several aspects will be treated, ranging from theoretical studies and their application to designs of new devices for futuristic computers. Important subjects as new ways to process information or storing it will be discussed through the four invited talks.
From a theoretical point of view, Dr. Romero-Isart from Max-Plank Institute for Quantum Optics will discuss the ways to manipulate the quantum states of nanodielectrics and their applications. Quantum states are the base of quantum computing and how to use them as a processor. This item will be explained by Dr. Kaltenbaek from the Institute for Quantum Computing. On the other way, and with a more applicable point of view, the two other speakers will talk about certain optical and quantum devices. In particular, Dr de Riedmatten from the Institute of Photonic Sciences will dissert about quantum memories as an alternative to the actual magnetic memories, while Dr. Assefa will expose his last research in IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center about nanophotonic devices for next generation of supercomputers.

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    GLSVLSI '11: Proceedings of the 21st edition of the great lakes symposium on Great lakes symposium on VLSI
    May 2011
    496 pages
    ISBN:9781450306676
    DOI:10.1145/1973009

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