Optical Neural Networks

Optical Neural Networks (oNNs) are computing systems that use light instead of electricity to perform tasks like image or data recognition. They manipulate beams of light through specialized materials or components, enabling extremely fast data processing with lower energy consumption. By encoding information in light’s properties such as amplitude, phase, or wavelength, oNNs perform complex calculations rapidly, making them promising for high-speed AI applications. Essentially, they mimic how biological brains process information but leverage the speed and efficiency of light to enhance computing performance beyond traditional electronic systems.