Optical memory (IMAGE)

Oregon State University

Optical memory

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Optically bistable nanocrystals can store information that is written and read entirely through light, making them useful for building small and scalable optical memory units. These nanocrystals are controlled by lasers: one delivers continuous power, while the other triggers them to emit light after a brief pulse. This functionality mimics the behavior of electronic transistors and paves the way for devices where light controls light. Image provided by Artiom Skripka, OSU College of Science.

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Provided by Artiom Skripka, OSU College of Science

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