SAM #DARPA-SN-26-107

DARPA RFI: Algorithms and Abstraction for Photonic Processing

This opportunity is a Request for Information (RFI) from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Multi X Office (MXO), focused on advancing photonic processing for Department of War applications. - DARPA seeks input from the research and development community on: - First-principles development of algorithms for photonic integrated circuits (PICs) - Approaches involving algorithm-hardware co-design and co-development - Leveraging state-of-the-art photonics capabilities - No specific OEMs, vendors, or products are named - The RFI is for innovative research and development services, not for procurement of existing products - No quantities, part numbers, or equipment lists are provided - The opportunity is open to organizations with expertise in photonic processing and algorithm development - This is an information-gathering effort and not a solicitation for proposals or bids

Description

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Multi X Office (MXO) seeks information on first-principles development of algorithms specifically targeting execution on photonic integrated circuits (PICs). DARPA is interested in algorithm-hardware co-design and co-development, specific to state-of-the-art (SOTA) photonics capabilities, that can unlock unprecedented future Department of War (DoW) capabilities.

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