PRIN 2017 - 20177PSCKT - Gianluca Gagliardi - Progetto PELM (DFM.AD005.267)
Thematic area
Physical sciences and technologies of matter
Project area
Fotonica: dai processi fisici ai componenti e sistemi e relative applicazioni (DFM.AD005)Structure responsible for the research project
National Institute of Optics (INO)
Other structures collaborating in the research project
Project manager
GIANLUCA GAGLIARDI
Phone number: 0818675423
Email: gianluca.gagliardi@ino.cnr.it
Abstract
The PELM project aims at demonstrating machine learning photonic devices. Within a single neuromorphic computing architecture, different platforms are specialised to given tasks by their specific characteristics. Starting from a common theoretical algorithm where matrices of optical computational nodes constitute a neural network, innovative proof-of-concept prototypes are realised such as:
1. silicon integrated sequence of optical micro-ring resonators for photonic neuromorphic computing,
2. semiconductor nanowire metasurfaces for arbitrary optical function synthesis suitable for flat lenses in computer tablet or smartphones,
3. liquid polymeric droplet whispering gallery mode resonator for sensitive strain sensing,
4. biological spherical resonators for cancer detection and morphodynamics monitoring.
A unique combination of physicists, engineers and biologists with complementary skills in photonic integrated devices, complex systems, linear and nonlinear optical measurements, bio-physics, and semiconductor technology allow developing various platforms for the photonic extreme learning machines and their validation on killer applications.
Start date of activity
29/08/2019
Keywords
machine learning, integrated optoelectronics, metamaterials
Last update: 22/04/2025