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Photonic neuromorphic networks achieve unsupervised Hebbian learning

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Researchers have developed a deep photonic neuromorphic network (PNN) architecture that utilizes phase-change material (PCM) synapses and local optical feedback for unsupervised Hebbian learning. This novel approach bypasses the need for external gradients or complex electro-optical conversions by directly employing correlated pre- and post-synaptic optical activity for adaptation. Experiments using fiber-optic components and programmable attenuators demonstrated the system's ability to achieve adaptive synaptic evolution, optical inference, and autonomous pattern encoding, paving the way for energy-efficient, integrated photonic neuromorphic systems. AI

IMPACT Enables more energy-efficient and scalable neuromorphic computing for tasks like image recognition.

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  1. arXiv cs.LG TIER_1 English(EN) · Xi Li, Disha Biswas, Peng Zhou, Wesley H. Brigner, Anna Capuano, Joseph S. Friedman, Qing Gu ·

    Toward all-optical unsupervised Hebbian learning in deep photonic neuromorphic networks

    arXiv:2601.22300v3 Announce Type: replace-cross Abstract: We propose a deep photonic neuromorphic network (PNN) architecture based on phase-change material (PCM) synapses and local optical feedback for online, unsupervised Hebbian learning. The proposed architecture combines opti…

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