A Physarum machine is a programmable amorphous biological computer
experimentally implemented in the vegetative state of true slime
mould Physarum polycephalum. It comprises an amorphous yellowish
mass with networks of protoplasmic veins, programmed by spatial
configurations of attracting and repelling gradients.This book
demonstrates how to create experimental Physarum machines for
computational geometry and optimization, distributed manipulation
and transportation, and general-purpose computation. Being very
cheap to make and easy to maintain, the machine also functions on a
wide range of substrates and in a broad scope of environmental
conditions. As such a Physarum machine is a 'green' and
environmentally friendly unconventional computer.The book is
readily accessible to a nonprofessional reader, and is a priceless
source of experimental tips and inventive theoretical ideas for
anyone who is inspired by novel and emerging non-silicon computers
and robots.
General
Imprint: |
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
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Country of origin: |
Singapore |
Series: |
World Scientific Series on Nonlinear Science Series A, 74 |
Release date: |
August 2010 |
First published: |
February 2011 |
Authors: |
Andrew Adamatzky
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Dimensions: |
233 x 159 x 17mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
Pages: |
280 |
ISBN-13: |
978-981-4327-58-9 |
Categories: |
Books >
Computing & IT >
Applications of computing >
Artificial intelligence >
General
|
LSN: |
981-4327-58-1 |
Barcode: |
9789814327589 |
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