{"product_id":"9789814675338","title":"Atlas Of Physarum Computing","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe slime mould \u003ci\u003ePhysarum polycephalum\u003c\/i\u003e is a large cell visible by the unaided eye. It behaves as an intelligent nonlinear spatially extended active medium encapsulated in an elastic membrane. The cell optimises its growth patterns in configurations of attractants and repellents. This behaviour is interpreted as computation. Numerous prototypes of slime mould computers were designed to solve problems of computational geometry, graphs and transport networks and to implement universal computing circuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this unique set of scientific photographs and micrographs, the leading experts in computer science, biology, chemistry and material science illustrate in superb detail the nature of the slime mould computers and hybrid devices.  Every photograph or micrograph in this book is of real scientific, theoretical or technological interest. Each entry includes a self-contained description of how the visualised phenomenon is used in the relevant slime mould computer.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis atlas is unique in providing the depth and breadth of knowledge in harnessing behaviour of the slime mould to perform computation. It will help readers to understand how exploitation of biological processes has sparked new ideas and spurred progress in many fields of science and engineering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eContents:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlime Mould Gates, Roads and Sensors \u003ci\u003e(Andrew Adamatzky)\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-Agent Model of Slime Mould for Computing and Robotics \u003ci\u003e(Jeff Jones)\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlime Mould Biotechnology \u003ci\u003e(Richard Mayne)\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlime Mould Interactions with Chemicals and Materials \u003ci\u003e(Benjamin De Lacy Costello)\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic Features of Slime Mould Motility \u003ci\u003e(Tomohiro Shirakawa)\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlime Mould Grown on Polymer Layers \u003ci\u003e(Alice Dimonte, Tatiana Berzina and Victor Erokhin)\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiversity of Slime Mould Circuits \u003ci\u003e(Martin Grube)\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlime Mould Fluids and Networks from an Artist's Point of View \u003ci\u003e(Theresa Schubert)\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReadership:\u003c\/b\u003e Students and researchers interested in biological processes and computing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull of interesting photos and illustrations, which appeal not only to experts but to laymen and general public\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe contents are of real scientific, theoretical, or technological interest — guaranteed to make every geek's heart pound a little faster\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA unique compilation of new knowledge and its integration with existing information\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Atlas provides a concise review of each thematic unit, with spreads of color illustrations and accompanying text that allows for speedy comprehension of key concepts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll topics related to the slime mould are not covered well in mass media (newspapers, TV, pop-sci films and documentaries); therefore, the publication of the Atlas will be met warmly and is expected to attract huge support of academic and public outreach communities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"World Scientific Publishing Company, Incorporated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47143740342512,"sku":"9789814675338","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9789814675338_p0.jpg?v=1763691965","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9789814675338","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}