Synopses & Reviews
Most neural network programs for personal computers simply control a set of fixed, canned network-layer algorithms with pulldown menus. This new tutorial offers hands-on neural network experiments with a different approach. A simple matrix language lets users create their own neural networks and combine networks, and this is the only currently available software permitting combined simulation of neural networks together with other dynamic systems such as robots or physiological models. The enclosed student version of DESIRE/NEUNET differs from the full system only in the size of its data area and includes a screen editor, compiler, color graphics, help screens, and ready-to-run examples. Users can also add their own help screens and interactive menus.The book provides an introduction to neural networks and simulation, a tutorial on the software, and many complete programs including several backpropagation schemes, creeping random search, competitive learning with and without adaptive-resonance function and "conscience," counterpropagation, nonlinear Grossberg-type neurons, Hopfield-type and bidirectional associative memories, predictors, function learning, biological clocks, system identification, and more.In addition, the book introduces a simple, integrated environment for programming, displays, and report preparation. Even differential equations are entered in ordinary mathematical notation. Users need not learn C or LISP to program nonlinear neuron models. To permit truly interactive experiments, the extra-fast compilation is unnoticeable, and simulations execute faster than PC FORTRAN.The nearly 90 illustrations include block diagrams, computer programs, and simulation-output graphs.Granino A. Kom has been a Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of Arizona and has worked in the aerospace industry for a decade. He is the author of ten other engineering texts and handbooks.
Review
A gold mine for researchers working on learning algorithms and computer professionals who want to use them. The MIT Press
Review
"A gold mine for researchers working on learning algorithms and computer professionals who want to use them."
-- Mario Marchand, Physics Department, University of Ottawa
Synopsis
Neural Network Learning and Expert Systems is the first book to present a unified and in-depth development of neural network learning algorithms and neural network expert systems. Especially suitable for students and researchers in computer science, engineering, and psychology, this text and reference provides a systematic development of neural network learning algorithms from a computational perspective, coupled with an extensive exploration of neural network expert systems which shows how the power of neural network learning can be harnessed to generate expert systems automatically.
Features include a comprehensive treatment of the standard learning algorithms (with many proofs), along with much original research on algorithms and expert systems. Additional chapters explore constructive algorithms, introduce computational learning theory, and focus on expert system applications to noisy and redundant problems.
For students there is a large collection of exercises, as well as a series of programming projects that lead to an extensive neural network software package. All of the neural network models examined can be implemented using standard programming languages on a microcomputer.
Synopsis
presents a unified and in-depth development of neural network learning algorithms and neural network expert systems
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. [349]-359) and index.
About the Author
Stephen l. Gallant taught courses in neural network learning and expert systems as Associate Professor of Computer Science at Northeastern University. He is currently a Senior Scientist at HNC, Inc.