Title :
Photonic implementation of a neuronal learning algorithm based on spike timing dependent plasticity
Author :
Toole, Ryan ; Fok, Mable P.
Author_Institution :
Lightwave & Microwave Photonics Lab., Univ. of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA
Abstract :
A photonic system exemplifying the biological neural process of spike timing dependent plasticity (STDP) is experimentally demonstrated using nonlinear polarization rotation. STDP represents the neuronal responses for learning based on input/output timing, order, and sequence.
Keywords :
light polarisation; nonlinear optics; optical neural nets; biological neural process; neuronal learning algorithm; nonlinear polarization rotation; photonic system; spike timing dependent plasticity; Biomedical optical imaging; Neurons; Optical polarization; Optical pulses; Photonics; Semiconductor optical amplifiers; Timing;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communications Conference and Exhibition (OFC), 2015
Conference_Location :
Los Angeles, CA
