Tsentrifugaalmälu

Tsentrifugaalmälu, sometimes referred to as centrifugal memory, is a theoretical concept in computer science describing a type of memory that is designed to be accessed in a non-linear or sequential fashion, much like the way a centrifuge spins. Unlike random-access memory (RAM), where any piece of data can be accessed directly, tsentrifugaalmälu would require the data to pass through a series of processing stages or physical locations before it becomes available. This design is conceptual and not widely implemented in modern computing systems. The idea is that data would be continuously circulated, and specific data points would be "tapped" or extracted as they passed a certain point. This approach might offer advantages in specific scenarios, such as processing streams of data where the order of access is inherently sequential. However, the inherent latency and complexity of accessing arbitrary data points make it impractical for general-purpose computing where quick, random access is paramount. The term itself suggests a physical mechanism of movement and extraction, though it primarily serves as a metaphor for a data access pattern. Research into such memory architectures has been limited, with most advancements focusing on optimizing existing RAM and storage technologies.