Basic Research on Distributed Modular Type of Parallel Optical Computer

本课题的目的是研究一种基于分布式模块化体系结构的数字光计算机。本课题取得了以下成果：1.作为高性能光计算系统的原型，提出了一种模块集成结构。该体系结构由几种类型的功能模块组成。我们澄清了系统开发中的问题，并考虑了处理和互联模块的几种实现。采用平面型微透镜阵列研制了模块集成结构中最重要的模块--离散相关器。在所研制的相关器上，执行了基本运算以验证原理。对相关器的处理能力进行了估计。作为一种用于中等尺寸光学系统的封装技术，反射块光学(REBOP)被发展起来。REBOP是基于连接了反射光学元件的立方体玻璃块。介绍了REBOP在微宏混合光互连和数字光计算系统中的应用。估计的处理能力和性能。

The aim of this project is to investigate a digital optical computer based on distributed modular architecture. Follwing results are obtained in this project :1. As a prototype of high performance optical computing system, a module-integrated architecture is proposed. The architecture is composed of several types of functional modules. We have clarified problems in sysytem develop and have considered several implementations of the modules for processing and interconnection.2. A discrete correlator, the most important module in the module-integrated architecture, is developed with planer micro-lens arrays. On the developed correlator, fundamental operations are executed to verify the principle. Processing capability of the correlator is estimated.3. As a technique for packaging of middle-size optical systems, reflective block optics (REBOP) is developed. The REBOP is based on cubic glass blocks attached with reflective optical elements. Applications of the REBOP are presented for micro/macro hybrid optical interconnection and digital optical computing system. Processing capability and performance estimated.