Imagine a world where artificial neurons not only rival their biological counterparts in function but also exceed them in speed and scale. Dr. Onen takes us on a captivating journey through this very realm in our latest episode.

Biological neurons and synapses, though remarkably efficient, are constrained by the speed of information processing in the aqueous medium through which action potentials propagate. But what if we could transcend these limitations? Enter nanoscale protonic programmable resistors, artificial solid-state neurons that are not subject to the same time and voltage constraints as their biological analogs.

Dr. Onen delves into his groundbreaking work, where he and his team prototyped these resistors, crafting them to be 1000 times smaller than biological neurons and utilizing complementary metal-oxide semiconductor–compatible materials. These devices can withstand high electric fields and display energy-efficient modulation characteristics at room temperature, operating 10,000 times faster than biological synapses.

In this conversation, Dr. Onen elaborates on how these nanoscale devices pave the way for accelerated deep learning applications. Tune in to explore how these advancements can revolutionize artificial neural networks, offering a promising direction for implementing applications that can benefit from rapid ionic motion.

Keywords: Dr. Onen, Protonic Programmable Resistors, Nanoscale, Deep Learning, Artificial Neurons, Biological Neurons, Synapses, Solid-State Devices, Ionic Transport, Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor.

Nanosecond protonic programmable resistors for analog deep learning https://doi.org/10.1126/science.abp8064