Photonics

Florian Marquardt surveys approaches to reducing the energy and computational cost of neural networks by implementing their functions in physical devices. The central question is how experiments can efficiently determine updates to adjustable parameters, allowing the hardware itself to learn. Examples include learning through time reversal, obtaining nonlinear computation from linear optical scattering, and training analog quantum simulators as neuromorphic systems. The seminar is available in person and through the registration link on the organizer’s event page.

Florian Marquardt surveys approaches to reducing the energy and computational cost of neural networks by implementing their functions in physical devices. The central question is how experiments can efficiently determine updates to adjustable parameters, allowing the hardware itself to learn. Examples include learning through time reversal, obtaining nonlinear computation from linear optical scattering, and training analog quantum simulators as neuromorphic systems. The seminar is available in person and through the registration link on the organizer’s event page.

Develop optical systems for biofabrication at ETH Zurich’s Institute for Biomechanics. The researcher will design and build optical and beam-shaping systems, study the interaction of structured light with photosensitive polymers, and collaborate with bioengineers, chemists and biologists on scaffolds for regenerative medicine. This full-time postdoctoral position is funded for 1.5 years. The current vacancy accepts online applications without a stated closing date; provide a CV, publication list and references.

RIKEN’s Center for Quantum Computing seeks technical staff for Takao Aoki’s Nanophotonic Cavity Quantum Electrodynamics Research Team. Work develops fiber-optic and nanophotonic devices and the associated quantum-optics and quantum-electronics technologies. The group builds interfaces between atomic and photonic qubits using optical cavities. Several positions are available in Wako. Applications remain open until filled; the official role page supplies the document-upload link and explains the required follow-up and reference letters.