Deep Learning Algorithms with Photonic Integration

Dear Colleagues,

With the continuous growth of deep learning models and datasets in terms of size and complexity, deep learning is extremely computation-intensive, memory-intensive and energy-hungry. For example, training GPT-3 would take 36 years using 8 NVIDIA V100 GPUs or 7 months with 512 V100 GPUs, consuming roughly 190,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity. The application of photonic approaches in order to run deep learning algorithms has recently gained heightened interest due to the innovative advantages of photonics, such as its high bandwidth, low power consumption, and efficient data movement. The future of deep learning is photonic. This Special Issue, entitled "Deep Learning Algorithms with Photonic Integration", aims to compile cutting-edge research at the intersection of photonics and artificial intelligence. This emerging field explores integrating photonic components with deep learning algorithms, offering promising solutions for a wide range of applications.

This Special Issue welcomes the submission of papers related to the acceleration of AI using photonic technologies, with particular reference to the following aspects:

• Deep learning algorithms with photonic computing;
• Deep learning algorithms with photonic communications;
• Energy efficiency;
• Performance evaluations;
• Hardware design;
• Simulation approaches;
• Software design;
• Parallel models and algorithms.

Dr. Yawen Chen
Guest Editor

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