Universality and Emergent Computation in Cellular Neural Networks (World Scientific Series on Nonlinear Science, Series a, 43) [Hardcover]

Radu Dogaru (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 9812381023 | ISBN-13: 978-9812381026 | Publication Date: May 2003

Cellular computing is a natural information processing paradigm, capable of modelling various biological, physical and social phenomena, as well as other kinds of complex adaptive systems. The programming of a cellular computer is in many respects similar to the genetic evolution in biology, the result being a proper cell design and a task-specific gene. How should one "program" the cell of a cellular computer so that a dynamic behaviour with computational relevance will emerge? What are the "rules" for designing a computationally universal and efficient cell? The answers to these questions can be found in this exploration. It introduces the paradigm of the cellular neural network and seeks to provide the reader with guidelines for understanding how such cellular computers can be "programmed" and designed optimally. The text contains numerous practical examples and software simulators, allowing readers to experiment with the various phases of designing cellular computers by themselves.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Highly recommendable to anyone who wants to study nonlinear dynamics, circuits, devices and systems. -- IEEE Circuits and Systems Magazine

It certainly holds its promise of providing 'first steps towards a consistent theory of designing for emergence'. -- International Journal of Robust Nonlinear Control

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Readership: Graduate students, academics and researchers dealing with nonlinear signal processing, cellular computing systems, biological modeling & computing, neural networks, emergence & complexity, or complex adaptive systems

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 264 pages
• Publisher: World Scientific Pub Co Inc (May 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9812381023
• ISBN-13: 978-9812381026
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,071,357 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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