Title :
Molecular-based optical devices
Author :
Potember, R.S. ; Hoffman, R.C. ; Speck, K.R. ; Stetyick, K.A.
Author_Institution :
Appl. Phys. Lab., Johns Hopkins Univ., Laurel, MD, USA
Abstract :
A brief overview is presented of recent advances in the investigation of materials for the development of all-optical logic devices using nonlinear, bistable and threshold materials. The emphasis is on organic materials because of their flexibility, processability, and strong potential for future growth. These materials make possible the development of novel architectures capable of rapid parallel information processing and suitable for applications such as artificial intelligence, neural networks, and pattern recognition
Keywords :
molecular electronics; nonlinear optics; optical logic; organic compounds; reviews; all-optical logic devices; artificial intelligence; bistable materials; molecular based optical devices; neural networks; nonlinear materials; novel architectures; organic materials; pattern recognition; rapid parallel information processing; threshold materials; Biomedical optical imaging; Nonlinear optics; Optical bistability; Optical crosstalk; Optical devices; Optical films; Optical harmonic generation; Optical materials; Optical polymers; Organic materials;
Conference_Titel :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 1989. Images of the Twenty-First Century., Proceedings of the Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in
Conference_Location :
Seattle, WA
DOI :
10.1109/IEMBS.1989.96206
