US Patent 9385257 Solution searching system by quantum dots

There are provided a quantum dot, a plurality of quantum dots having a larger volume than the quantum dot, a light detection unit for detecting a light emission state of an output light from the plurality of quantum dots, and a light supply unit capable of supplying a control light to the plurality of quantum dots thereby to excite other exciters to a lower level, and controlling energy discharging of the exciters transiting to the lower level, wherein the control light to be supplied by the light supply unit is controlled per quantum dot based on the light emission state of the output light per quantum dot and previously-input search problem information.