Self-organized atomic switch networks

摘要: The spontaneous emergence of complex behavior in dynamical systems occurs through the collective interaction nonlinear elements toward a highly correlated, non-equilibrium critical state. Criticality has been proposed as model for understanding complexity whose can be approximated state lying somewhere between order and chaos. Here we present unique, purpose-built devices, known atomic switch networks (ASN), specifically designed to generate class emergent properties which underlie dynamics systems. network is an open, dissipative system comprised interconnected (∼109/cm2) interfaces wired electroless deposition metallic silver fractal architectures. functional topology ASN architectures self-organizes produce persistent without fine-tuning, indicating capacity memory learning via states potential utility real-time, neuromorphic computation.