Interconverisio

Interconverisio is a proposed interdisciplinary concept describing the bidirectional interconversion among distinct physical modalities and informational substrates. It envisions reversible transduction between domains such as electrical, optical, chemical, mechanical, and quantum states, with a focus on minimizing energy loss and preserving information across transduction boundaries.

The term is a neologism formed from inter- and conver­sio (conversion) and has appeared in theoretical discussions and speculative literature since the late 2010s. It is not yet standardized and is used variably to describe both a framework and a set of enabling technologies.

Core mechanisms, as described in early modeling work, rely on three elements: transducers that couple one modality to another, mediating interfaces that bridge incompatible energy scales, and control protocols or material properties that enable reversibility. In practice, researchers study specific modality pairs, such as electrical–optical or chemical–electrical conversions, often using nanoscale materials and quantum-coherent effects to approach high efficiency.

Potential applications include integrated energy systems that exchange energy and information across media, cross-domain data storage, adaptive sensing networks, and smart materials that reconfigure their state in response to signals. The concept also informs discussions about circular technologies and modular information processing.

Current status is exploratory. While several experimental demonstrations exist for isolated transduction steps, a general, scalable interconverisio platform remains hypothetical. Critics emphasize the need for clear definitions, measurement standards, and material solutions before practical deployment.

See also: transduction, energy conversion, information theory, quantum transduction, metamaterials.