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On the limits of optical interconnects.

N Davidson, A A Friesem, E Hasman

|August 25, 2010

Summary

Free-space optical interconnects can achieve higher density by utilizing symmetry properties in space-variant schemes. This research explores how locality, separability, and smoothness enhance space-bandwidth product capabilities.

Area of Science:

Optics and Photonics
Information Theory
Computer Science

Background:

Free-space optical interconnects are crucial for high-speed data transfer.
Understanding density limitations is key to improving interconnect performance.
Gabor's information theory provides a framework for analyzing optical system capacity.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze the density capabilities of free-space optical interconnects.
To investigate methods for enhancing the space-bandwidth product.
To explore the role of symmetry in space-variant interconnect schemes.

Main Methods:

Application of Gabor's theory of information.
Analysis of space-variant interconnect schemes.
Detailed examination of symmetry properties like locality, separability, and smoothness.

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Main Results:

Symmetry properties can significantly increase the space-bandwidth product of interconnects.
Demonstration of enhanced density capabilities through specific symmetries.
Validation with experimental results.

Conclusions:

Exploiting symmetry in space-variant optical interconnects is an effective strategy for improving density.
The findings provide a theoretical and experimental basis for designing advanced optical interconnects.
Further research into symmetry-driven designs can unlock greater performance.