The idea that the human brain, the most impressive machine ever known, could inspire the development of computers is not new. In fact, the concept of artificial networks inspired by neurons, the central units that make up the brain, first surfaced in the 1950s. But the last decade has seen a resurgence of research programs looking at building neuromorphic computing with the help of a new ally: photonics.

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While electronics are an excellent solution for many of our computing needs, they are not ideal for addressing challenges like advancing artificial intelligence or machine learning capacity. And that카지노 게임 컬렉션�s why the human brain has surfaced once again as an inspiration for computing.

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Because electronics cannot provide a good model for analog systems, scientists started looking at photonics, a field that investigates how to use light 카지노 게임 컬렉션� instead of electricity 카지노 게임 컬렉션� to send and process information.

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For over a decade, Shastri and Tait have been collaborating on research that looks at how photonics can benefit neuromorphic computing. After doing proofs of concept, fabricating, and demonstrating devices, they are now working on how to build this knowledge into an actual, usable computer.

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Tait explains that the goal in developing light-based neuromorphic computers is not to substitute what we use today but rather to explore specific needs that can카지노 게임 컬렉션�t be met by traditional computing or that photonic can address more efficiently.

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Photonic computing can also be key in advancing other science areas, like high-energy physics and experiments to detect new fundamental particles. Shastri explains: 카지노 게임 컬렉션�When you are looking at particles that collide in a particle accelerator, you collect a lot of data, but not all of it is useful. Machine learning techniques can help sort the useful information faster 카지노 게임 컬렉션� and photonics might be the bridge to link these two disciplines together.카지노 게임 컬렉션�

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