Microlaser networks as computational tool
Despite large advances in both algorithms and computer technology, even typical instances of certain computationally hard problems (NP-hard) may be too difficult to be solved on today’s computers. In certain areas of application unconventional computational devices could help to overcome these limitations. In this project, a complex network of microlasers with tune-able tunnel couplings will be developed and tested for its suitability as computational tool in optimization tasks. We aim at demonstrating that the proposed device has the potential to outperform standard methods of solving optimization problems by many orders of magnitude.
For further details see the following announcement. If you are interested in joining our group as a doctorate student, please do not hesitate to contact us (j.klaers ‘at’ utwente.nl). We are looking forward to your application.