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The spatial light modulator tag on WindowsForum covers discussions about photonic computing hardware, specifically Microsoft Research's Analog Optical Computer (AOC). This hybrid system uses spatial light modulators to encode data optically for AI inference and combinatorial optimization, achieving significant energy efficiency gains. Topics include the role of commodity optics, analog electronics, and the engineering challenges of integrating such devices into data centers. The tag is relevant for those interested in advanced computing architectures, optical processing, and Microsoft's research into next-generation hardware for specialized workloads.
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    Second-Gen Analog Optical Computer: Energy-Efficient AI & Optimization

    Microsoft Research’s Cambridge lab has revealed the second-generation Analog Optical Computer (AOC), a hybrid photonic–analog prototype that uses light, commodity optics and analog electronics to accelerate both AI inference and combinatorial optimization — promising orders-of-magnitude gains in...
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