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Explore the potential future of computing in this lecture by Professor Martijn Heck. Delve into the limitations of current electronic technology and discover how optical processors using laser light and optical switches could revolutionize computing speeds. Learn about the underlying technology of photonic integrated circuits and gain insights into the possibilities of optical computing. Understand how processors with tiny lasers and light detectors can transmit data through optical fibers at unprecedented speeds, potentially surpassing current copper line capabilities. Gain a vision for the future of computing as presented by an expert in photonic integration and optical chip technology.
