The OptIPuter

ABSTRACT

This architecture/infrastructure of parallel optical networks couples data exploration, visualization, and collaboration technologies through IP at multi-gigabit speeds.

REFERENCES

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  C. Computer Systems Organization
  C.2 COMPUTER-COMMUNICATION NETWORKS

Additional Classification:
  C. Computer Systems Organization
  C.3 SPECIAL-PURPOSE AND APPLICATION-BASED SYSTEMS
  C.4 PERFORMANCE OF SYSTEMS
  C.5 COMPUTER SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION

  D. Software
  D.4 OPERATING SYSTEMS

  H. Information Systems
  H.3 INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL

  I. Computing Methodologies
  I.3 COMPUTER GRAPHICS
  I.6 SIMULATION AND MODELING

  J. Computer Applications
  J.2 PHYSICAL SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING
  J.3 LIFE AND MEDICAL SCIENCES