Abstract
Introduces the concept of a continuous Boltzmann machine and details an application to solve a class of partial differential equations. The digital Boltzmann machine is briefly presented at a conceptual level. Its basic ideas are then taken to another level, and a fresh concept is introduced; `continuous Boltzmann machines', with the differences discussed in some detail. Because Boltzmann machines have proven useful for hard (NP-complete) optimization problems, the continuous Boltzmann machine has been used to solve a difficult problem: large systems of elliptic partial differential equations which arise in the case of steady-state physical fields. Numerical results of computer simulations demonstrate the characteristic features of the continuous Boltzmann machine.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | International Symposium Applied Informatics |
Publication status | Published - Feb 10 1992 |
Event | IASTED'92 - Innsbruck, Austria Duration: Feb 10 1992 → … |
Conference
Conference | IASTED'92 |
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Period | 2/10/92 → … |