Pulsed Neural Networks (Bradford Books)

Traditional neural network computing uses continuous propagation of its signals, whereas biological networks use signal timing and frequency in their transmission and computation. Pulsed Neural Networks arose out of a two-day workshop at the Isaac Newton Institute for Mathematical Studies at Cambridge, and provides a broad overview of the comparatively recent developments in building and working with these machines.

A compelling foreword by Terrence J. Sejnowski explains the basics. Several tutorial chapters covering biological and electronic pulsed computing follow. The rest of the book is divided into two parts: "Implementations" and "Design and Analysis of Pulsed Neural Systems."

Useful for neuroscientists, engineers, and, of course, computer scientists, Pulsed Neural Networks requires a certain familiarity with traditional neural networks and demands a willingness to probe neurobiological theory. However, this text rewards readers for their hard work with a much more powerful and robust approach to the problems of neural computing. --Rob Lightner