| EPSRC Reference: |
EP/C510771/1 |
| Title: |
Dynamics and control for assemblies of coupled oscillators: adaption, synchronization and computation |
| Principal Investigator: |
Ashwin, Professor P |
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| Department: |
Mathematical Sciences |
| Organisation: |
University of Exeter |
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Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
01 August 2005 |
Ends: |
31 January 2009 |
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219,915
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| Non-linear Systems Mathematics |
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In neural systems, a large number of similar dynamically active cells (oscillators) are coupled together in such a way that one can perform computational tasks. Although neural networks have been very successful at using the analogy with neural systems especially for interpolation and fitting, so far there has however been comparatively little success at understanding exactly how groups of cells perform computing other than for quite specific functions. In particular one would like to be able to understand the computational abilities of networks of simple oscillators in such questions as: how do they encode memory states over long and short term, and what are the dynamics that lead to rapid decision making based on inputs from a very large number of sources.This project aims to use recent developments in the understanding of coupled oscillator dynamics for improved models of the dynamics in such systems. In particular, we will examine systems with robust heteroclinic attractors that allow one to encode many states efficiently and to switch between them rapidly. In doing so we will provide new modelling, interpretation and prediction tools for neural processing systems.
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