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Xinxin Gao^1,2, Ze Gu², Qian Ma³

¹State Key Laboratory of Terahertz and Millimeter Waves, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.

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We developed a compact terahertz spoof plasmonic neural network for efficient multi-target recognition. This diffractive artificial intelligence accelerator enables direct processing of complex data like handwritten digits.

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Area of Science:

Physics
Materials Science
Computer Science

Background:

All-optical diffractive neural networks offer analog AI acceleration but face miniaturization challenges due to low space-transmission efficiency.
Existing diffractive networks require large spatial dimensions, limiting their practical application and integration.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose a compact and efficient terahertz spoof plasmonic neural network for direct multi-target recognition.
To demonstrate the feasibility of using spoof surface plasmon polaritons for diffractive neural network layers.

Main Methods:

Utilized a spoof surface plasmon polariton coupler array to create a diffractive network layer on a planar platform.
Designed and tested three classification schemes: basis vector classification, multi-user recognition, and MNIST handwritten digit classification.
Employed a metal grating array, transmitters, and receivers for inputting and processing data.

Main Results:

Successfully classified basis vectors and recognized multi-user orientation information using the terahertz diffractive network.
Demonstrated direct processing and classification of MNIST handwritten digits with the proposed architecture.
Achieved a compact, efficient, and integrable diffractive neural network architecture.

Conclusions:

The terahertz spoof plasmonic neural network provides a viable solution for miniaturized analog AI accelerators.
This work advances the application of terahertz plasmonic metamaterials for on-chip integration, intelligent communication, and computing.
The proposed platform enables efficient direct data processing and recognition in the terahertz domain.