Photonic crystal operation faster than electronics?

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Photonic crystal technology offers the potential for faster information processing compared to traditional electronics, particularly in logic operations. While information transport via light is already faster, the challenge remains in achieving comparable speeds for logic operations. Advantages of photon-based computers include increased speed and reduced size, which could lead to more efficient computing systems. The discussion highlights the need for further exploration into the practical implementation of photonic computing. Overall, advancements in this field could revolutionize computing technology.
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I've just read an article about IT with light instead of electrons:
http://focus.aps.org/story/v22/st15

I wonder, is there any indication that light processing will be faster than conventional electronics? Information transport is faster, but what about logic operations?
What would be advantages of computers based on photons?
 
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