Even though Moores Law (page 143-144) has proven relatively valid over the last few decades, many believe it may break down as we get ever closer to the physical limitations of chip manufacture for electronic computers (http://www.pcworld.com/article/2038207/intel-keeping-up-with-moores-law-becoming-a-challenge.html) The future trends in computing devices may be moving toward Optical Computing. In your initial post, please

• How would you define Optical Computing?
• Describe at least two approaches to Optical Computing currently in R&D
• Describe at least one R&D or commercial effort currently underway in each of two organizations that are working on Optical Computers.