Abstract
Silicon-based Smart Spatial Light Modulators (S-SLMs) are reviewed for their potential role in parallel computing. S-SLMs optimally combine the local computation capabilities of electronics with the global interconnection capabilities of optics. They are a critical component well suited for the realization of fine-grain massively parallel computers. A. theoretical framework describing their expected performance in terms of scalability, reli-ability, throughput and packaging issues is presented and several enabling technologies under development are discussed.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Article number | 1025707 |
| Journal | Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering |
| Volume | 10257 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 1 1990 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | Digital Optical Computing: A Critical Review 1990 - Los Angeles, United States Duration: Jan 15 1990 → Jan 16 1990 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Computer Science Applications
- Applied Mathematics
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering