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- Title
Molecular logic and computing.
- Authors
de Silva, A Prasanna; Uchiyama, Seiichi
- Abstract
Molecular substrates can be viewed as computational devices that process physical or chemical 'inputs' to generate 'outputs' based on a set of logical operators. By recognizing this conceptual crossover between chemistry and computation, it can be argued that the success of life itself is founded on a much longer-term revolution in information handling when compared with the modern semiconductor computing industry. Many of the simpler logic operations can be identified within chemical reactions and phenomena, as well as being produced in specifically designed systems. Some degree of integration can also be arranged, leading, in some instances, to arithmetic processing. These molecular logic systems can also lend themselves to convenient reconfiguring. Their clearest application area is in the life sciences, where their small size is a distinct advantage over conventional semiconductor counterparts. Molecular logic designs aid chemical (especially intracellular) sensing, small object recognition and intelligent diagnostics.
- Publication
Nature nanotechnology, 2007, Vol 2, Issue 7, p399
- ISSN
1748-3395
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1038/nnano.2007.188