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    • Photonics
    • Neuroscience
    • Computer Science

    Background:

    • Neuromorphic computing aims to mimic brain functions for efficient AI.
    • Conventional AI hardware faces limitations in energy consumption and parallelism.
    • Photonic neurons offer potential advantages but face integration and scalability challenges.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To experimentally demonstrate a monolithically integrated photonic neuron.
    • To address the hardware complexity and scalability issues in current photonic neurons.

    Main Methods:

    • Fabrication of a photonic integrated circuit (PIC).
    • The PIC includes a Fabry-Pérot section, a slotted mirror section, and an unbiased gain section.
    • Experimental validation of neuronal phenomena.

    Main Results:

    • The integrated photonic neuron successfully exhibited an excitable threshold.
    • Demonstrated a refractory period, crucial for neuronal signaling.
    • Showcased a leaky integrate-and-fire mechanism, a fundamental neuronal behavior.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed PIC represents a significant step towards scalable and efficient neuromorphic computing.
    • Monolithic integration overcomes key challenges in photonic neuron hardware.
    • This work paves the way for advanced brain-inspired computing architectures.