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Geometric deep optical sensing.

Shaofan Yuan¹, Chao Ma¹, Ethan Fetaya²

¹Department of Electrical Engineering, Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA.

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|March 17, 2023

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Geometric deep optical sensing uses reconfigurable sensors to decode light beam properties like intensity, spectrum, and polarization. This innovative approach integrates geometry and deep learning for advanced optical sensing applications.

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Area of Science:

Mathematics
Optical Physics
Computer Science

Background:

Geometry is fundamental across art, science, and engineering.
Advanced optical sensing requires deciphering complex light beam characteristics.
Emerging technologies necessitate novel methods for light information extraction.

Purpose of the Study:

Introduce the concept of geometric deep optical sensing.
Explore the integration of geometry and deep learning in optical sensing.
Discuss the potential applications and future challenges of this new sensing paradigm.

Main Methods:

Leveraging classical and quantum geometry principles.
Utilizing deep neural networks for data analysis.
Employing reconfigurable sensors for direct light information deciphering.

Main Results:

Demonstrated a framework for geometric deep optical sensing.
Showcased the ability to decipher intensity, spectrum, polarization, and spatial features of light.
Highlighted the potential for decoding angular momentum of light beams.

Conclusions:

Geometric deep optical sensing offers a powerful new approach to optical information processing.
The synergy between geometry and deep learning unlocks new possibilities in sensing.
Further research is needed to overcome challenges and fully realize the potential of this technology.