Holography in artificial neural networks

Nature. 1990 Jan 25;343(6256):325-30. doi: 10.1038/343325a0.

Abstract

The dense interconnections that characterize neural networks are most readily implemented using optical signal processing. Optoelectronic 'neurons' fabricated from semiconducting materials can be connected by holographic images recorded in photorefractive crystals. Processes such as learning can be demonstrated using holographic optical neural networks.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Algorithms
  • Brain / physiology
  • Computer Simulation*
  • Computers*
  • Holography*
  • Learning / physiology
  • Mathematics
  • Neural Pathways / physiology*
  • Neural Pathways / ultrastructure
  • Neurons / physiology*
  • Neurons / ultrastructure
  • Semiconductors
  • Synapses / physiology