LightBrain

About the Project

This research project aimed at bridging optical computing and quantum simulations through the development of a light-based experimental system exploiting the unique features of fluids of light for optical computing purposes. This unexplored approach leveraged the quantum-like behaviour and the unprecedented tunability offered by fluids of light to explore a versatile and costless quantum simulation platform using nonlinear optical systems.

Acronym

LightBrain

Responsible

Nuno Azevedo Silva

Status

Concluded

Starting Date

January 1, 2020

Ending Date

January 31, 2022

Effective End Date

January 31, 2022

Global Budget

Funding

€16,790.00

Website

Datasheet

Members

Team Leaders

Nuno Azevedo Silva

Area Manager

Team Members

Nuno Azevedo Silva

Area Manager

Tiago David Ferreira

Assistant Researcher

Dissemination

INESC TEC has a unique and differentiating management model, improved over its 35 years of history. Reflecting its unique position between academia and industry, the management at INESC TEC carefully balances, in a hybrid model, the academic culture of scientific freedom and dialogue with a culture of efficiency and responsibility in management.

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Associated Centres

Applied Photonics

From fundamental science to real-world innovation: at our Centre for Applied Photonics (CAP), we explore optical phenomena as a unique toolbox for innovation in micro- and nanofabrication, optical, physical, and biochemical sensors, and platforms for analogue simulation and quantum computing. Our researchers focus on developing systems capable of operating in contexts where precise and reliable sensing is essential (industry, environment or biomedicine), as well as nonlinear optical devices for building quantum analogue simulations and computing platforms. Our advances in photonic sensing enable their use in extreme environments, e.g., outer space or deep sea. Based on a non-siloed organisation, the solutions we develop through the study of light and photons require multidisciplinarity and close, cooperative work across our various research domains. With our expertise in photonics and electronic systems integration, we explore the potential for technology transfer to the emerging national and international photonics industry.