Fungal Machines - Sensing and Computing with Fungi

This unique book explores fungi as sensors, electronic devices, and potential future computers, offering eco-friendly alternatives to traditional electronics. Fungi are ancient, widely distributed organisms ranging from microscopic single cells to massive mycelium spanning hectares. They possess senses similar to humans, detecting light, chemicals, gases, gravity, and electric fields. It covers fungal electrical activity, sensors, electronics, computing prototypes, and fungal language. Authored by leading experts from diverse fields, the book is accessible to readers of all backgrounds, from high-schoolers to professors. It reveals the remarkable potential of fungal machines while minimizing environmental impact.

Sommario

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Relazione

"The book concludes by delving into the fascinating world of fungi consciousness and fungal minds. ... Certainly, unconventional computing concepts present a fresh take on information processing and the broad range of opportunities for fungal machines. A stroll through the forest will feel different once you've read this book." (James Tyrrell, TechHQ, techhq.com, November 6, 2023)

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Con la collaborazione di: Andrew Adamatzky (Editore)
• Editore: Springer, Berlin
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 17.09.2023
• EAN: 9783031383359
• ISBN: 978-3-0-3138335-9
• Pagine: 425
• Dimensioni: 155 mm x 23 mm x 235 mm
• Illustrazioni: IX, 425 p. 259 illus., 200 illus. in color.
• Serie: Emergence, Complexity and Computation
• Categoria: Scienze naturali, medicina, informatica, tecnica > Tecnica > Tematiche generali, enciclopedie