Demonstrating a 'photonic transistor' (IMAGE)

Purdue University

Demonstrating a 'photonic transistor'

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Researchers at Purdue University have achieved a long-sought milestone, demonstrating what they call a “photonic transistor” that operates at single-photon intensities.

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Purdue University/Kevin Crisp

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