Model of a multilayer coating for an artificial optical synapse

Abstract

Optical characteristics of germanium telluride (GeTe) thin films in multilayer structures are calculated. A model of a multilayer optical coating with a four-level transmission coefficient is developed. Based on the calculated data, thickness values are determined at which the transmittance change is greatest for 1550-nm modulated optical radiation. Experimental samples coated with antireflection GeTe films are synthesized and their optical transmission characteristics are investigated. Combinations of parameters of the multilayer structures for the implementation of contrast transmittance levels are determined. The results of the study represent the implementation of a multilevel artificial optical synapse for neuromorphic processors.

Keywords

• multilayer coating
• phase-change material
• optical synapse
• neuromorphic processor