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Wits scientists build light-powered optical brain
Original: Wits scientists create ‘light-powered brain’ that could transform future communications
Scientists at the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa have created a 'light-powered brain', an optical computing system that uses light instead of electronics to process information. Researchers say the breakthrough could transform future communications, offering faster and more efficient data handling. The announcement has drawn attention in science media as a potential step change for photonic computing and telecoms.
Why now: A university research breakthrough in light-based computing was just announced, drawing fresh attention.
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