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Accelerating Sparse Linear Solvers with an Optical Laser Processing Unit

We explore an alternative computing paradigm based on analog optical processing, implemented through the Laser Processing Unit (LPU) for solving large, sparse linear systems.

Under the Hood: Building a Physics Simulator Out of Light

This post dives into the split-loop architecture of the LPU, explaining how the computational bottleneck shifts from arithmetic and memory bandwidth to a single question: how many round trips does the physics require?

Gartner recognizes LightSolver as key player in photonic computing

Gartner recognises photonic computing as a transformative, high-impact technology, with key players such as LightSolver, Lightelligence, Lightmatter, Q.ANT and Salience Labs advancing the field.

LightSolver and Ansys Partner to Advance CAE Modeling for Automotive and Aerospace Industries

Ansys has partnered with LightSolver to integrate its laser-based computing technology with Ansys LS-DYNA simulation software.
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LightSolver to Receive €12.5M from EIC for Optical Supercomputing

LIghtSolver has been selected for the European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator Program. This recognition places LightSolver among 68 companies chosen from a highly competitive pool of 969 applicants.

Finalists Named For The Airbus-BMW Group Quantum Computing Challenge

Airbus and BMW have announced the 15 finalists for the Airbus-BMW Group Quantum Computing Challenge, marking a significant stride towards leveraging quantum technologies for industrial applications.
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Quadratic Assignment Problem (QAP)

We formulated the QAP as a QUBO problem, ran it on the LightSolver platform and benchmarked it against two solvers from the Google OR-Tools suite.

Photonics Hot List May 2024: LightSolver

Researchers at laser-based technology developer LightSolver say a new set-up could go further than quantum computers in far-surpassing classical systems

Optimization: Rotor Blade Sorting for Jet Engines

We optimized rotor blade sorting for an aerospace manufacturer using a QUBO formulation running on the LightSolver platform and benchmarking the results against Gurobi.

BREAKTHROUGH : Lightsolver Makes Ultrafast Laser Based Computers

LightSolver, creator of a new laser-based computing paradigm, announced a breakthrough in quantum-inspired high-performance computing.

A New Quantum-Inspired Solver Cracks the 3-Regular 3-XORSAT Challenge

LightSolver joins the 3-Regular 3-XORSAT (3R3X) challenge which aims to map the best available state-of-the-art classical and quantum solvers.
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Boeing Funds LightSolver To Advance Laser Optical Computing

Boeing is funding LightSolver to apply its laser-based computing technology to improve and accelerate complex engineering simulations involving the degradation of structural materials.

The Unique Benefits of LightSolver’s LPU Technology

Chene Tradonsky describes how the LPU can accelerate the solution of PDEs and how it can be added to current high-performance computing systems as a co-processor.
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Computers Powered by Light Could Help AI’s Energy Problem

Optical computing for AI is interesting because some core computations could run faster with far less energy, said Chene Tradonsky, CTO at LightSolver.

The Future of Science: 15 Big Predictions for 2026

Optical processors will move out of the lab to help solve partial differential equations (PDEs), the core mathematical work behind many of the scientific and engineering simulations that fill today’s HPC centers.