Abstract

The s-SEED as a logic gate has been demonstrated [1] and we are building optical systems using them [2] to implement the architectures proposed by Murdocca [3]. Here we investigate the systems requirements we must meet in order to do this. We show that the s-SEED is a significantly easier optical logic device with which to build optical digital computers, than previously demonstrated devices. We demonstrate two methods of fully utilizing its advantages in the systems we are building. It is also the purpose of this paper to stimulate the design of other devices which will have the advantages of s-SEEDs.

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