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Story summary
- Optical computing is gaining traction as a solution to artificial intelligence's energy consumption.
- Advances in nanostructured materials, including quantum dots and photonic crystals, enable high-bandwidth operations with lower energy use than traditional electronics.
- Quintessent and Neurophos are developing technologies that integrate these materials into compact systems.
- Yet challenges remain in nanoscale light control and reliable fabrication.
- The future hinges on overcoming these hurdles while preserving efficiency and scalability.
