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Australian Researchers Demo Random Access Quantum Optical Memory

Posted by timothy on from the blacker-than-a-dingo's-kidneys dept.

nuur writes "Researchers at the Australian National University have developed a new form of optical memory that allows random access to stored optical quantum information. Pulses of light are stored on a kind of 'optical conveyor-belt' that is controlled with a magnetic field. By manipulating the magnetic field, the conveyor-belt can be moved, allowing the recall of any part of the stored optical information. The research is published in Nature." You'll probably know after reading the abstract linked whether you'd be in the market to pay for the whole thing.

6 of 74 comments (clear)

  1. All I know by Chuck+Chunder · · Score: 4, Funny

    You'll probably know after reading the abstract linked whether you'd be in the market to pay for the whole thing.

    All I know is that my head hurts.

    --
    Boffoonery - downloadable Comedy Benefit for Bletchley Park
  2. Yeah, well by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    For my storage requirements I need something more reliable than "random" access. Sheesh.

  3. Cool. by Nerdfest · · Score: 5, Funny

    It may, or may not, be useful.

  4. Re:RAM?? by zapakh · · Score: 4, Funny

    Sure, I RTFA. Unfortunately, that means I don't also read Slashdot. Sorry :(

  5. Self destruction? by burning-toast · · Score: 4, Funny

    Quantum... heh... does that mean if you read your memory the data is destroyed? :-D

  6. Sorry I peeked by RuBLed · · Score: 4, Funny

    It is not useful now..