Opportunities and challenges for deep physical neural networks based on nonlinear optical pulse propagation
Logan G. Wright, Tatsuhiro Onodera, Martin M. Stein, Tianyu Wang, Darren T. Schachter, Zoey Hu, Peter L. McMahon · Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics · 2022
We have shown that nonlinear pulse propagation can be designed to directly, all-optically implement machine learning calculations. Building from proof-of-concept experiments, we analyze opportunities for ultrafast, ultra-efficient nonlinear optical neuromorphic systems and smart sensors.