Deformable mirror device spatial light modulators and their applicability to optical neural networks
- 15 November 1989
- journal article
- Published by Optica Publishing Group in Applied Optics
- Vol. 28 (22) , 4900-4907
- https://doi.org/10.1364/ao.28.004900
Abstract
All neural networks are characterized by a large number of interconnections between processor nodes. In general, the value of these interconnections (weights) must be modifiable. However, current semiconductor technology does not lend itself well to modifiable interconnection technology. A novel type of spatial light modulator, the deformable mirror device, is proposed as the breakthrough needed to solve the neural network interconnect problem.Keywords
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