Optical Computing Based on Transverse Spatial Modulation of Light

Explore optical computing techniques utilizing transverse spatial modulation of light in this 45-minute lecture by Paulo Souto-Ribeiro from the Federal University of Santa Catarina. Delve into the potential of light's degrees of freedom for information transfer and high-speed computation. Examine various optical schemes, focusing on those employing transverse spatial degrees of freedom and polarization. Discover the promising aspects of these methods due to existing expertise in manipulating and controlling polarization and transverse spatial wavefronts. Learn about the application of optical computing to address Distance Geometry Problems. This talk, part of the Mini-symposium on Sensor Network Localization and Dynamical Distance Geometry, offers insights into cutting-edge optical computing research and its practical applications.