Neural Nets

pdf, postscript

A Higher Computing investigation of neural nets carried out in 1992-93. The report starts with the history of neurology, the development of the computer, and the field of neural nets. The working of typical neural net systems and the current areas of research is described along with a fanciful look at their future uses. The report has been copied from its original paper format and then hyperlinks were added.

1. Introduction
   • Problem
   • Solution
   • Investigation
2. History
   • Brain & Nerves
   • Computers
   • Software
   • Neural Nets
3. What Are Neural Nets?
   • Neurons
   • Connections
   • Learning Rules
   • Boltzmann Machine
   • Simulation versus Modelling
   • Sleep and Dreaming
4. Research,Uses and the Future
   • AT&T's Bell Laboratories
   • Jet Propulsion Laboratories
   • Oregon Graduate Center
   • Simulations
   • Optics
   • Uses
   • Future
5. Postscript
   • Mind
   • Finally
6. Bibliography
7. Appendices
   • Who's Who
   • Dictionary
8. Report
   • Original Plan
   • Full Page
   • Log
   • Evaluation