Nanocomputers and swarm intelligence

For the last 50 years, the power of integrated circuits has continued to grow. However, this performance will end up reaching its physical limit. What new ways will then be available to develop even more powerful and up-to-date systems? This book introduces the principles of quantic computing, the u...

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Main Authors: Waldner, Jean-Baptiste.
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Literature type: Electronic eBook
Language: English
French
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Online Access: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/9780470610978
Summary: For the last 50 years, the power of integrated circuits has continued to grow. However, this performance will end up reaching its physical limit. What new ways will then be available to develop even more powerful and up-to-date systems? This book introduces the principles of quantic computing, the use of nano-tubes in molecular transistors and ADN computing. It suggests new fabrication methods for the 21st century and introduces new architecture models, ranging from the most conventional to the most radical. Using a chronological theme, it explains our unavoidable entry in the nano-device world: from the 1948 transistor to the microchip. It concludes by anticipating the changes in daily living: investments, impact on coding activities, nanocomputing systems implementation and IT job mutation.
Item Description: "First published in France in 2007 by Hermes Science/Lavoisier entitled "Nano-informatique et intelligence ambiante""--Title page verso.
Carrier Form: 1 online resource (xxv, 267 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (pages 259-261) and index.
ISBN: 9780470610978 (electronic bk.)
0470610972 (electronic bk.)
9780470393550 (electronic bk.)
0470393556 (electronic bk.)
9781613445532 (electronic bk.)
1613445539 (electronic bk.)
Index Number: QA76
CLC: TP384
Contents: Revolution or continuity? -- The rise and anticipated decline of the silicon economy -- Rebuilding the world atom by atom -- The computers of tomorrow -- Elements of technology for information systems of the new century -- Business mutation and digital opportunities in the 21st century.