Light-Based ‘Metatronics’ Chip Melts Minds, Not Copper
27th February 2012
Unlike conventional silicon, the new chip uses light — not electricity — to perform its logic. By creating an array of nano-rods, light-flow can be treated like voltage and current. These rods can then be configured to emulate electrical components such as resistors, inductors and capacitors.
We have the technology — or soon will.