Author:
Diamantopoulos Nikolaos-Panteleimon,Yamaoka Suguru,Fujii Takuro,Nishi Hidetaka,Segawa Toru,Matsuo Shinji
Abstract
We present an all-optical photonic spiking neuron based on a membrane laser on silicon with optical feedback. Ultrafast dynamics with ~200-ps refractory periods using 10-GHz signals are demonstrated, at a laser-energy cost of ~10 pJ/spike.