/learn/publications/b/blog/posts/ibm-nanophotonics-ready-to-manufacture-light-based-computing-not-far-offThe blue area is meant for the optical signals, which the yellow areas are copper wire carrying electrical signal. Both technologies are integrated on the same chip. (via IBM ) Electrical signals travel anywhere between 40% to 95% of the speed of...en-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/learn/publications/b/blog/posts/ibm-nanophotonics-ready-to-manufacture-light-based-computing-not-far-offThu, 20 Dec 2012 20:17:03 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:ca5df3f4-7061-4651-8270-f5f02fef5ef7DAB1<p>Hi Cabe,</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I have seen this idea kicked around for a number of decades now, so I am a little skeptical that we are going to see optical computing anytime soon.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I agree that the idea has great potential, but I have yet to see an overall system design that would really implement the technology.</p><p>If they would define an overall design, then more people could look at the lagging technology issues and address them with more research.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Until then, I am afraid that it will always be just beyond our reach.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Just my opinion,</p><p>DAB</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=15984&AppID=45&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">