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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.

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LightSolver Partners with Boeing to Apply Laser-Based Computing to Complex Simulation Challenges

LightSolver has announced a strategic financial partnership with Boeing to advance laser-based computing acceleration for complex engineering simulations.

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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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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?

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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.

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What Intrigued Laser Focus World’s Editorial Board in 2025?

The most noticeable development has been the rise of new, alternative computing paradigms. Some build on classical hardware, while others rethink how information is processed altogether.

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