An All-Optical computer for solving Hard Optimization Problems

Informazioni relative al progetto

LightSolver

ID dell’accordo di sovvenzione: 101188720

DOI

10.3030/101188720

Data della firma CE 27 Novembre 2024

Data di avvio 1 Dicembre 2024

Data di completamento 30 Novembre 2026

Finanziato da

• The European Innovation Council (EIC)

Costo totale

Nessun dato

Contributo UE

€ 2 499 999,00

Coordinato da

LIGHTSOLVER LTD
Israel

Periodic Reporting for period 1 - LightSolver (An All-Optical computer for solving Hard Optimization Problems)

Periodo di rendicontazione: 2024-12-01 al 2025-11-30

Sintesi del contesto e degli obiettivi generali del progetto

LightSolver is developing a new paradigm for computing. We have developed a revolutionary Laser Processing Unit (LPU) that outperforms traditional CPUs and GPUs in specific tasks, such as optimizing supply chains, designing new materials, and managing financial portfolios. Our new LPU can process NP-hard problems orders of magnitude faster because it has no electronic gradients inside the processor. This LPU is small as a desktop size, operates at normal conditions and consumes minimal power. This full-stack unit includes three layers to provide the most accurate solution within the shortest time frame: a user interface, an operating system and Hybrid Hardware. Our proprietary hybrid solver combines an all-optical solver based on a pure LPU with a digital enhancement that increases the number of spins (variables) whilst decreasing the complexity of the problem.
To support early research, LightSolver has established the LPU Lab, a cloud based environment enabling external researchers to run experiments on the LPU prototype and emulator.

Lavoro eseguito dall’inizio del progetto fino alla fine del periodo coperto dalla relazione e principali risultati finora ottenuti

During the first period of the project the following activities have been performed:
WP1: the final design of LightSolver prototype has been completed and core components have been produced.
WP2: A production ready cloud integration layer has been completed, including a live API, secure authentication, and the launch of the LPU Knowledge Base. The SOC2 audit has been completed (awaiting final report). Performance enhancements continue, supported by benchmarking on the emulator. The LPU Lab environment is already operational and connected to the cloud platform.
WP3: project management tasks have been efficiently planned and executed, with progress and outcomes tracked against both technical and commercial objectives. Comprehensive project and financial management procedures and tools were put in place, ensuring consistent oversight of legal and financial issues, including intellectual property rights (IPR) protection.
WP4: a comprehensive communication, dissemination and exploitation plan has been defined, which will enable to increase the visibility, impact and commercial success of LightSolver project.

Progressi oltre lo stato dell’arte e potenziale impatto previsto (incluso l’impatto socioeconomico e le implicazioni sociali più ampie del progetto fino ad ora)

LightSolver solution will benefit all industries addressing their optimization problems, including government, healthcare, financial services, retail, manufacturing, energy and utilities, transportation and logistics and more. Asset optimization is gaining notable importance in the manufacturing and energy sectors due to the possibility of obtaining real-time data. Our innovation offers distinct advantages from competitors:
• Faster and More Accurate Solutions.
• Cost-Effective Manufacturing and Energy Consumption.
• Cloud Accessibility and On-Premises Capability.
• Unique Assisting Algorithms.
• Scalability for Complex Problems.

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