Towards intelligent light-propelled nano- and microsystems
(B01)
Subject Area
Statistical Physics, Nonlinear Dynamics, Complex Systems, Soft and Fluid Matter, Biological Physics
Optics, Quantum Optics and Physics of Atoms, Molecules and Plasmas
Term
since 2021
Project identifier
Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 433682494
In this project, we have demonstrated in simulations and experiments the viability of active microparticles solely propelled by light refraction without the need for any external fuel and shown adaptivity of this active matter system. In the second funding period, our goal is to proceed from adaptive to intelligent active particle systems. To achieve this, we will employ the method of physical reservoir computing to construct an optical setup with a system of light-driven microparticles at its core. This setup will be capable of solving complex classification tasks, thus showcasing the emergence of intelligence in this class of materials.
DFG Programme
Collaborative Research Centres
Major Instrumentation
Microscope Setup
