Towards next-generation electronic-photonic devices and systems for intelligent sensing- photonics for AI and AI for photonics

Abstract

We will propose and tape out customized photonic devices and circuits for future ultracompact and energy-efficient sensing-activated photonic AI chips that resolve the scalability and robustness issues of state-of-the-art photonic AI chips. Novel chip based optical sensors will be explored. Additionally, we will propose AI-based photonics that will learn, model, automate and extend the potential of human design to improve the design efficiency, device performance, and variation tolerance of photonic devices through the use of AI-based design algorithms. Moreover, AI-based photonics will significantly enhance the robustness of photonic AI chips through fast and accurate circuit modeling and controlling. Together, our AI-assisted photonic design and modeling approaches will provide a synergistic solution to better photonic devices and circuits for computing, interconnect, and sensing. Likewise, our proposed sensing-activated photonic AI chip will meet the surging needs of real-time data processing capabilities on various occasions, such as Target recognition for AF and Space Force interest, environment monitoring, and biosensing.

Document Details

Document Type
DoD Grant Award
Publication Date
Mar 06, 2024
Source ID
FA95502310452

Entities

People

  • Ray Chen

Organizations

  • Air Force Office of Scientific Research
  • United States Air Force
  • University of Texas at Austin

Tags

Readers

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Distributed Systems and Data Platform Development
  • Integrated Circuit Design and Technology.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Space