NEXUS: A Simulation Environment for Large-Scale Neural Systems

Abstract

NEXUS is a novel simulation environment designed for modeling large neural systems. The simulator allows the user to incorporate complex functional properties and symbolic processing at the level of the individual unit. In addition, NEXUS takes advantage of the principle of topological map organization, found throughout the mammalian nervous system, to facilitate the modeling and design process. An easy-to-use graphical interface allows the user to interactively build and test models. This paper describes the principles underlying the NEXUS design and its advantages over other current simulation approaches.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA248127

Entities

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  • Leif H. Finkel
  • Paul Sajda

Organizations

  • University of Pennsylvania

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  • Energy and Power Technologies

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  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Brain
  • C Programming Language
  • Cognitive Science
  • Computational Neuroscience
  • Computer Languages
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Vision
  • Computing System Architectures
  • Firing Rate
  • Image Processing
  • Language
  • Network Architecture
  • Neural Networks
  • Psychology
  • Simulations
  • Simulators

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  • Computer science

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  • Database Systems and Applications
  • Neural Network Machine Learning.