Optical Computing in Photonic Crystal Fiber: From Linear Propagation to Supercontinuum Generation

Key Points

• Optimal performance in optical computing networks is achieved by tuning non-linearity for efficiency.
• The investigation demonstrated significant outcomes in nonlinear dynamics, particularly in supercontinuum generation.
• This study utilized a numerical framework to explore photonic crystal fiber and its applications in computing.
• Tuning non-linearity is crucial for enhancing the efficiency of neural network-like computations in photonic systems.