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Secure Ultrafast Data Communication and Processing

Osamu Matoba, Bahram Javidi

Published May 1, 2002• 9 citations

Abstract

Ultrafast data communication and processing systems that use ultrashort pulses allow data transfer rates faster than 1 Tbit/s without conversion to electronic signals. Spatiotemporal converters based on spectral holography are a key to the successful implementation of such systems. To send large amounts of data at ultrafast transfer rates, high-capacity data-storage systems that can operate at equally high rates of speed are also required. Holographic memo-ries can serve as an interface in ultrafast data communication, while optical encryption techniques can be used to ensure the security of the transmitted data.

DOI: 10.1364/opn.13.5.000070

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