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Light-Based Computer Chips Achieve Three Stable States in Silicon
Chinese researchers have created a silicon device that maintains three stable states of light, enabling more complex optical computing. The chip measures just 20 microns and requires minimal power. This breakthrough could lead to faster, more energy-efficient processors.
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The advance is promising but remains far from commercial deployment; scaling optical computing to replace silicon electronics is still a long-term challenge.
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