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Title: Binary logic by spatial filtering

Journal Article · · Opt. Eng.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5542397

Spatial filtering is one of the main assets of optics for information processing. In this paper the authors review spatial filtering methods for performing binary logic operations. Many pairs of bits can be processed simultaneously. The input data are arranged in matrix form. The type of operation is usually homogeneous across the matrix. The input is characterized as a diffracting, as a scattering, or as a birefringent structure. Experimental results are shown. Applications of the described method for an optical adder are presented.

Research Organization:
Physikalisches Institut der Universitat Erlangen-Nurnberg, Erwin-Rommel-Str. 1, D-8520 Erlangen
OSTI ID:
5542397
Journal Information:
Opt. Eng.; (United States), Vol. 26:1
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English