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Kristians Draguns¹, Vidar Flodgren², David Winge²

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This study introduces artificial neurons using semiconductor nanowires that communicate via light broadcasting, eliminating physical wiring. This novel approach enables complex connectivity for advanced artificial neural network designs.

Keywords:

III-V nanowires optical neural networks semiconductors

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Area of Science:

Nanophotonics
Artificial Intelligence
Materials Science

Background:

Biological neural networks rely on numerous connections, difficult to replicate artificially.
Traditional artificial neural networks use physical wiring, limiting scalability and complexity.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore artificial neurons using light-emitting/receiving nanowires for signal broadcasting.
To demonstrate tunable connection weights through geometric light patterns.
To simulate a reservoir neural network for chaotic time series prediction.

Main Methods:

Utilized III-V semiconductor nanowires in a quasi-2D waveguide for light-based communication.
Simulated anisotropic light emission and wavelength-specific absorption.
Determined connection strength via nanowire rotation and separation.
Modeled a reservoir neural network with hexagonal nanowire patterns.

Main Results:

Achieved complex and variable connection weight distributions by tailoring nanowire geometry.
Demonstrated that wavelength matching is crucial for network design.
Successfully simulated a reservoir neural network capable of chaotic time series prediction.

Conclusions:

Nanowire-based optical communication offers a viable solution for complex artificial neural networks.
Geometric control of light patterns allows for highly adaptable neural connectivity.
The proposed design is compatible with silicon substrates and nanophotonic integration.