Burak Oktenli

Burak Oktenli is an independent researcher focused on emerging computing architectures, hardware assurance, artificial intelligence, and autonomous systems. He holds a bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of South Florida and an MBA, and is pursuing a Master of Professional Studies in Applied Intelligence at Georgetown University. His work emphasizes bounded claims, reproducibility, and falsifiable engineering tests for technologies that sit between laborator

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Can a Laser Write Memory Directly Into Silicon?

Researchers are exploring whether ultrafast light could directly create persistent, addressable memory states inside silicon, with verification, retention and neighbor isolation determining whether the concept can become practical.

Burak Oktenli · Sep 23, 2026 · 3 min