Title :
Application of laser neural networks in telecommunication nodes
Author :
Khoe, G.D. ; Mos, E.C. ; Hill, M.T. ; de Waardt, H. ; Frietman, E.E.E. ; Dorren, H.J.S.
Author_Institution :
Eindhoven Univ. of Technol., Netherlands
Abstract :
The concepts of a laser neural network (LNN) are presented. It is shown how a LNN can be used as an optical data switch. A discussion about the applications of a LNN in an optical data switch is given.
Keywords :
data communication equipment; neural nets; optical switches; packet switching; semiconductor lasers; telecommunication network routing; all-optical router; laser diode; laser neural networks; optical data switch; optical memory; optical packet switch; packet switched optical telecommunication network; telecommunication nodes; Biomedical optical imaging; Diode lasers; Intelligent networks; Laser applications; Neural networks; Nonlinear optics; Optical feedback; Optical losses; Optical resonators; Stimulated emission;
Conference_Titel :
Communications, 1999. APCC/OECC '99. Fifth Asia-Pacific Conference on ... and Fourth Optoelectronics and Communications Conference
Conference_Location :
Beijing, China
Print_ISBN :
7-5635-0402-8
DOI :
10.1109/APCC.1999.824462
