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EPISODE · Sep 22, 2025 · 19 MIN

Computing with Light

from The Deep Dive Lab: Unraveling Materials Science · host Son Hoang

Traditional computing struggles with the energy demands of AI and optimization. Enter Analog Optical Computers—machines that harness the physics of light to solve problems faster, smarter, and greener. We’ll uncover how AOCs bypass digital bottlenecks, excel across diverse applications, and promise a new era of sustainable, high-performance computing.

Traditional computing struggles with the energy demands of AI and optimization. Enter Analog Optical Computers—machines that harness the physics of light to solve problems faster, smarter, and greener. We’ll uncover how AOCs bypass digital bottlenecks, excel across diverse applications, and promise a new era of sustainable, high-performance computing.

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