title: Optical interconnects based on optical far- and near-field interactions for high-density data broadcasting.
abstract: Ultrahigh-density data-broadcasting optical interconnects are proposed and experimentally demonstrated using optical near-field interactions between quantum dots, which cannot be driven by far-field light, allowing sub-wavelength device operation, and far-field excitation for global interconnects. The proposed scheme helps to solve interconnection difficulties experienced in nano-scale device arrays since components for individually guiding light from external systems are not required. Combining the broadcasting mechanism with switching and summation architectures will allow nano-scale integration of parallel processing devices.
authors.forename: Makoto
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Naruse
authors.forename: Tadashi
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Kawazoe
authors.forename: Suguru
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sangu
authors.forename: Kiyoshi
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Kobayashi
authors.forename: Motoichi
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ohtsu