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In this paper, the architecture of a vector-matrix multiplier (MVM) is simulated. The optical design can be made compact by the use of GRIN lenses for the optical fan-in. The intended application area was in storage area networks (SANs) but the concept can be applied to a neural network.
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In memoriam: Academician Andrey L. Mikaelian
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Collings, N., Zhang, F. Free-space interconnect for optical switch and analogue neural network. Opt. Mem. Neural Networks 20, 2–6 (2011). https://doi.org/10.3103/S1060992X11010061
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