MIT Grads Harness The Power of Photons Into Chips That Talk & Calculate
Let’s put on a metaphorical lab coat and talk science! Three chums from MIT (natural smarty-pants clique) called themselves Lightmatter and decided to dress up microchips in glow-sticks. Photonic tech is all about using light particles (a.k.a. photons) to change how computer chips chat and crack numbers. We’re seriously considering introducing chips to our weekend parlour game nights!
The Bright Bulbs of Lightmatter Key Points:
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• This idea was not cooked up after a Sci-fi movie night, but actual brainiacs are behind it. The company, Lightmatter, was founded by three MIT alumni. They probably do Rubik’s cube competitions for fun.
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• Their bright idea? Use photonic technologies to literally brighten and lighten the way chips communicate and calculate. Yes, the same chips which are as integral to our lives as coffee in the morning or a good meme.
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• Just when you thought it was getting too much like an episode of Star Trek, it gets wilder! This stellar idea could basically reduce energy consumption, and accelerate calculations. Because why should you wait for Netflix to buffer?
Final Thoughts (a.k.a. Witty Remarks Galore)
In essence, MIT alumni are taking our humble microchips to the laser tag arena. They’re transforming the existing, sleepy silicon landscape into a vibrant, highly-efficient photon-party. Every party has a party-pooper, and in this case, it’s unfortunately the non-techies who might need a “Photonics for Dummies” manual to crack the lingo.
Kudos to Lightmatter for adding some serious jazz to the tech world. And if this photon-powered chip chat is making you feel as dim as a 10-watt bulb, remember: even the brightest of ideas often start with a simple spark. In conclusion, this ain’t your grandma’s canasta party, folks – it’s silicon gone photon, and it’s pretty darn electrifying!
As part of this experiment I would like to give credit where credit is due. If you enjoy these, please take a moment to read the original article:
https://news.mit.edu/2024/startup-lightmatter-accelerates-progress-toward-light-speed-computing-0301
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