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Technology Stocks : Frank Coluccio Technology Forum - ASAP
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To: Frank A. Coluccio who wrote (1338)4/7/2000 7:15:00 PM
From: Kenneth E. Phillipps  Read Replies (1) of 1782
 
Frank, Here is another link to another story about the so-called opto-chip.

wired.com

From the Seattle P-I story:
"Chromophores are large organic molecules with an electrical charge that allows them to capture and direct the behavior of photons...The problem was the chromophones wouldn't remain aligned in the polymer..Robinson proposed they attach "ballast" molecules around the linear chromophones to give them a spherical shape. Using an electrical field to line them up while being embedded in the polymer, the spherical shapes helped them stay in line. With the improved alignment, the team was able to achieve high speed and low voltage." Most modulators are currently made of crystal. Polymer should make manufacturing easier. The "team has demonstrated that you can translate from the electrical to the optical realms using very low voltage with very high efficiency."
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