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Picosecond multistage interconnection network architecture for optical computing.

M Guizani

    Applied Optics
    |September 24, 2010
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    This study introduces a flexible, general-purpose all-optical switch using nonlinear optical bistable devices. This building block enables optical buffering, advancing all-optical multistage interconnection networks.

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    Area of Science:

    • Optoelectronics
    • Computer Science
    • Network Architecture

    Background:

    • Traditional interconnection networks often rely on electronic components, leading to speed limitations and increased power consumption.
    • Developing all-optical solutions is crucial for overcoming the bottlenecks in high-speed data communication.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To design a versatile building block for all-optical multistage interconnection networks.
    • To demonstrate a general-purpose all-optical switch capable of supporting both circuit-switched and packet-switched architectures.
    • To enable optical buffering within packet-switched networks, eliminating the need for electronic backup.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilizing nonlinear optical bistable devices, specifically interference filters with mirrors and beam splitters.
    • Designing modular system units that can be synthesized into a complete network architecture.
    • Leveraging commercially available optical components for feasibility.

    Main Results:

    • A prototype building block for a flexible all-optical multistage interconnection network was successfully designed.
    • The architecture supports both circuit-switched and packet-switched network types.
    • Optical buffering capability was demonstrated for packet-switched networks.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed all-optical switch architecture is feasible and adaptable for various network types.
    • The use of nonlinear optical bistable devices offers a pathway to efficient optical buffering.
    • The design is suitable for integration and future mass production, paving the way for advanced optical networks.

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