Optical interconnects based on optical far- and near-field interactions for high-density data broadcasting

Ultrahigh-density data-broadcasting optical interconnects are proposed and experimentally demonstrated using optical near-field interactions between quantum dots, which cannot be driven by far-field light, allowing sub-wavelength device operation, and far-field excitation for global interconnects. T...

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Published in:Optics express 2006-01, Vol.14 (1), p.306-313
Main Authors: Naruse, Makoto, Kawazoe, Tadashi, Sangu, Suguru, Kobayashi, Kiyoshi, Ohtsu, Motoichi
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Language:English
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Summary:Ultrahigh-density data-broadcasting optical interconnects are proposed and experimentally demonstrated using optical near-field interactions between quantum dots, which cannot be driven by far-field light, allowing sub-wavelength device operation, and far-field excitation for global interconnects. The proposed scheme helps to solve interconnection difficulties experienced in nano-scale device arrays since components for individually guiding light from external systems are not required. Combining the broadcasting mechanism with switching and summation architectures will allow nano-scale integration of parallel processing devices.
ISSN:1094-4087
1094-4087
DOI:10.1364/opex.14.000306