Physarum Machines: Computers from Slime Mould (World Scientific Nonlinear Science Series a) Hardcover - 2011
by Adamatzky, Andrew
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- Title Physarum Machines: Computers from Slime Mould (World Scientific Nonlinear Science Series a)
- Author Adamatzky, Andrew
- Binding Hardcover
- Condition New
- Pages 280
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher World Scientific Publishing Company
- Date 2011-02-28
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Maps, Table of Contents
- Bookseller's Inventory # ING9789814327589
- ISBN 9789814327589 / 9814327581
- Weight 1.2 lbs (0.54 kg)
- Dimensions 9 x 6.1 x 0.7 in (22.86 x 15.49 x 1.78 cm)
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From the jacket flap
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.
An account on Physarum Machines can be viewed at http: //www.youtube.com/user/PhysarumMachines.