Parallel Mach–Zehnder interferometer-based optical ALUs for high-efficiency computing
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Kamal Kishor Upadhyay
Abstract
This paper presents a novel approach for designing full adder and subtractor functionalities within the optical domain. By leveraging cutting-edge optical technologies, the proposed model achieves a high-quality factor of 60.70 and an extinction ratio of 29.80, outperforming existing methodologies. Furthermore, the model requires only 14 optical cost units, making it a highly efficient and cost-effective solution for optical computing. This study provides an in-depth discussion on the design principles, theoretical analysis, and experimental validation, demonstrating its potential for future high-performance optical computing applications.
Acknowledgments
Tool using optisim by Rsoft.
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Research ethics: No violation.
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Informed consent: Not applicable.
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Author contributions: Solo author.
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Use of Large Language Models, AI and Machine Learning Tools: None declared.
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Conflict of interest: NA.
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Research funding: No funding available.
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Data availability: The author has all the data which will be available on request by publisher.
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