Title :
Protein-based optical computing and memories
Author :
Birge, Robert R.
Author_Institution :
Center for Molecular Electron., Syracuse Univ., NY, USA
Abstract :
The current and potential uses of bacteriorhodopsin in optical computing and memory devices are reviewed. The protein has significant potential for use in these applications due to unique intrinsic photophysical properties, and the range of chemical and genetic methods available for optimizing performance for specific application environments. The intrinsic properties of the native bacteriorhodopsin protein are described. The applications of bacteriorhodopsin in spatial light modulators, integral components in a majority of one-dimensional and two-dimensional optical processing environments, and holographic associative memories are presented.<>
Keywords :
content-addressable storage; holographic storage; optical information processing; optical storage; proteins; spatial light modulators; bacteriorhodopsin; chemical methods; genetic methods; holographic associative memories; intrinsic properties; optical computing; protein-based optical memories; spatial light modulators; unique intrinsic photophysical properties; Associative memory; Chemicals; Genetics; Holographic optical components; Holography; Optical computing; Optical devices; Optical modulation; Optimization methods; Proteins;
