Hiruna Vishwamith

Murat Isik, Hiruna Vishwamith, Yusuf Sur et al.

Neuromorphic systems, inspired by the complexity and functionality of the human brain, have gained interest in academic and industrial attention due to their unparalleled potential across a wide range of applications. While their capabilities herald innovation, it is imperative to underscore that these computational paradigms, analogous to their traditional counterparts, are not impervious to security threats. Although the exploration of neuromorphic methodologies for image and video processing has been rigorously pursued, the realm of neuromorphic audio processing remains in its early stages. Our results highlight the robustness and precision of our FPGA-based neuromorphic system. Specifically, our system showcases a commendable balance between desired signal and background noise, efficient spike rate encoding, and unparalleled resilience against adversarial attacks such as FGSM and PGD. A standout feature of our framework is its detection rate of 94%, which, when compared to other methodologies, underscores its greater capability in identifying and mitigating threats within 5.39 dB, a commendable SNR ratio. Furthermore, neuromorphic computing and hardware security serve many sensor domains in mission-critical and privacy-preserving applications.

Murat Isik, Hiruna Vishwamith, Jonathan Naoukin et al.

This paper presents the innovative HPCNeuroNet model, a pioneering fusion of Spiking Neural Networks (SNNs), Transformers, and high-performance computing tailored for particle physics, particularly in particle identification from detector responses. Our approach leverages SNNs' intrinsic temporal dynamics and Transformers' robust attention mechanisms to enhance performance when discerning intricate particle interactions. At the heart of HPCNeuroNet lies the integration of the sequential dynamism inherent in SNNs with the context-aware attention capabilities of Transformers, enabling the model to precisely decode and interpret complex detector data. HPCNeuroNet is realized through the HLS4ML framework and optimized for deployment in FPGA environments. The model accuracy and scalability are also enhanced by this architectural choice. Benchmarked against machine learning models, HPCNeuroNet showcases better performance metrics, underlining its transformative potential in high-energy physics. We demonstrate that the combination of SNNs, Transformers, and FPGA-based high-performance computing in particle physics signifies a significant step forward and provides a strong foundation for future research.