Using the Automata Processor for Fast Pattern Recognition in High Energy   Physics Experiments - A Proof of Concept
  We explore the Micron Automata Processor (AP) as a suitable commodity technology that can address the growing computational needs of pattern recognition in High Energy Physics (HEP) experiments. A toy detector model is developed for which an electron track confirmation trigger based on the Micron AP serves as a test case. Although primarily meant for high speed text-based searches, we demonstrate a proof of concept for the use of the Micron AP in a HEP trigger application. 
Michael H. L. S. Wang, Gustavo Cancelo, Christopher Green, Deyuan Guo,   Ke Wang, Ted Zmuda
physics.ins-det hep-ex