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A Generalized Unstructured Artificial Neural Network Architecture: A First Study
Proceedings of the American Control Conference (2002, Anchorage, AK)
  • Robert S. Woodley, Missouri University of Science and Technology
  • Levent Acar, Missouri University of Science and Technology
Abstract

In this document, we will present an unstructured neural network based on the mathematics of holographic storage. This work was inspired when we discovered there are similarities between brain waves and the wave propagation and subsequent interference patterns seen in holograms. We then analyzed the mathematics to produce a general mathematical description of the holographic process. From this analysis we are able to show how the holographic process can be used as an associative memory network. Additionally, the process may also be used as a regular feed-forward network. The most striking aspect of these networks is that, using the holographic process, the a priori knowledge of the system may be better utilized to tailor the neural network for a particular problem. This aspect, makes this neural network formation process particularly useful for control.

Meeting Name
American Control Conference (2002: May 8-10, Anchorage, AK)
Department(s)
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
  • Associative Memory Network,
  • Neural Networks,
  • Unstructured Neural Network
International Standard Book Number (ISBN)
0-7803-7298-0
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2002 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), All rights reserved.
Publication Date
5-10-2002
Publication Date
10 May 2002
Citation Information
Robert S. Woodley and Levent Acar. "A Generalized Unstructured Artificial Neural Network Architecture: A First Study" Proceedings of the American Control Conference (2002, Anchorage, AK) Vol. 5 (2002) p. 3829 - 3834 ISSN: 0743-1619
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/levent-acar/38/