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New building blocks expand functions of photonic chips
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis report new building blocks that expand what photonic chips can do. Photonic chips use light instead of electrical signals to process information, and additional components allow more functions to be integrated on a single device. The work points to broader applications in computing, sensing, and communications, though detailed performance results were not provided.
Why now: Advances in photonic chip technology draw attention as researchers seek alternatives to conventional electronic semiconductors.
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