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DISCOVER   The widespread adoption of Polymorphic Software (D2) increased demand for faster computers. The revolutionary Optical Computers, which use photons traveling at the speed of light for binary calculations, prove nearly 70% faster than old electron-based devices. Based on successes in Applied Physics (C1), Optical Computers also exponentially improve storage capacities and access times.   Requires:   Applied Physics   Polymorphic Software Leads to:   Superconductor   Advanced Military Algorithms   Facilities granted: None. Secret Projects: None. Unit Advances: None. Miscellaneous: None.     This technology available in Alpha Centauri