CNN: a paradigm for complexity. (English) Zbl 0916.68132

Chua, Leon O.

World Scientific Series on Nonlinear Science. Series A 31. Singapore: World Scientific (ISBN 981-02-3483-X/hbk; 978-981-279-858-9/ebook). x, 320 p. (1998).

The book provides an in-depth study of cellular neural (or nonlinear) network (CNN) paradigm, related concepts and applications. The book consists of four main parts. In Part I, standard CNNs are discussed. Also, some new concepts such as generalized cellulax automaton and new results such as implementation of an analog input analog output CNN universal machine on a single silicon chip are discussed there, too. An important subclass of autonomous CNNs is studied in Part II. Part III consists of mostly new results shedding light on the relation between complexity and local activity.

Reviewer: M.Truszczyński (Lexington)

MSC:

68T05	Learning and adaptive systems in artificial intelligence
68-01	Introductory exposition (textbooks, tutorial papers, etc.) pertaining to computer science
68-00	General reference works (handbooks, dictionaries, bibliographies, etc.) pertaining to computer science

Keywords:

CNN universal machine; complexity; local activity