Nanoscale Optical Computing Using Resonance Energy Transfer Logic

  • Authors:
  • Constantin Pistol;Chris Dwyer;Alvin R. Lebeck

  • Affiliations:
  • Duke University;Duke University;Duke University

  • Venue:
  • IEEE Micro
  • Year:
  • 2008

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Abstract

Drawing on the nanometer-placement capabilities of self-assembly fabrication methods, the authors propose a new nanoscale device based on a single-molecule optical phenomenon called resonance energy transfer. This device enables a complete integrated technology, providing a potential path to molecular-scale computing. The authors present several important circuit elements, show how to compose these elements into computational nodes, and outline initial steps toward a prototype system.