This document provides an overview of the uses and capabilities of OptIPortals, which are high-resolution portals connected over dedicated optical channels. Key points:
- OptIPortals allow interactive visualization of large datasets like microbial genomes and medical evidence.
- They enable room-to-room telepresence on a global scale without physical travel.
- Persistent optical fiber infrastructure supports long-distance collaborations between research institutions.
- Advanced capabilities include 3D stereo visualization, HD video connections, and virtual working spaces for data-intensive research.
- Campus preparations are needed to accept high-speed connections from optical research networks to individual buildings and clusters.