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An All-Optical Binary Comparator Using Non-Linear Material

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Data comparison is an essential task in data processing systems. In our traditional electronic methods more than 100 GHz operational speed is not achievable at-all. This situation can be managed by introducing photon as information carrier where THz range of operational speed can be adopted easily. Here in this communication an one bit all-optical binary comparison scheme is proposed. The scheme is developed by the proper use of optical non-linear material, acting as an optical switching device.

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  1. Department of Physics & Technophysics, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, 721102, W.B., India

    Kuladeep Roy Chowdhury & Sourangshu Mukhopadhyay

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Chowdhury, K.R., Mukhopadhyay, S. An All-Optical Binary Comparator Using Non-Linear Material. J Opt 33, 81–85 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03354755

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