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SUMMARY:Optical Interconnect - Tutorial and Initial Thoughts - Phil Watts\
 , Computer Lab.
DTSTART:20081119T161500Z
DTEND:20081119T171500Z
UID:TALK15311@talks.cam.ac.uk
CONTACT:Prof Simon Moore
DESCRIPTION:Optical interconnect for on-chip or board level signalling has
  been discussed for many years as a potential path to overcoming the limit
 ations of copper wires\, so far without any commercial success.  However\,
  the rapidly advancing field of silicon photonics may enable the fabricati
 on of optical components at a similar cost to CMOS electronics.  This talk
  will provide a short tutorial on optical interconnect focussing on the po
 tential advantages and how the new silicon based optical components could 
 be used.  I will also discuss my initial research ideas.  The purpose of t
 he talk is to stimulate discussion and collaboration within the group.
LOCATION:SS03\, Computer Laboratory\, William Gates Building
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