λλ: A Programming Language for Silicon Photonics

tromp

The second λ is subscripted. As footnote 1 in the paper says: > Pronounced “lambda lambda”. One λ refers to the λ-calculus and the other refers to an optical wavelength.

deepsun

Full syntax of λλ (from the paper): e ::= v | x | input(p) | let x = e1 in e2 | (e1, e2) | unpack e1 as (x1, x2) in e2 | phase(θ, e) | split(r, e) | unitary(U, (e1, e2)) | output(p) <- e1; e2 v ::= r ↓ ℝ | p ↓ Port | U ↓ Unitary | () τ ::= ℝ | Port | Opt | Unitary | Unit |(τ1 * τ2)

ktallett

I am curious why develop a new language instead of building a library for an existing language. What are the benefits as I didn't see this in the paper? Can it interact with other languages?

wigster

how do i search for a character i can't even type? are people in this field just able to jump into Greek mode?

opengrass

I'm a retard so I'm gonna call it Half Life.