Physics is against Moore’s law, but there is a way out. “Lightning” usheres in the era of future computing
MIT introduces “Lightning,” a photonic computing power system for accelerating machine learning.
Computing technologies are moving to a new stage. Moore’s claim that the number of transistors on a chip will double every year is no longer valid due to physical limitations. This pushes engineers to look for new ways to improve computing capabilities.
Photonic computing: a new stage in IT
One answer to the growing needs of machine learning is photonic computing. Instead of transistors and wires, photons are used to perform computational operations. With lasers, these small beams of energy travel at the speed of light, complementing existing computer systems.
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