Abstract
Here we propose two encoding schemes that utilize both light intensity and polarization to code input data in digital-optical computing. This approach results in a more efficient information carrying and processing technique when compared with the traditional intensity-only or polarization-only encoding schemes. Optical logic units that are based on the proposed encoding schemes are designed. A recursive parallel adder and a carry look-ahead adder that use these logic units as building blocks are also described.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 3225-3232 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Applied Optics |
Volume | 31 |
Issue number | 17 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 10 Jun 1992 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Digital-optical computing
- Electro-optics
- Optical processors