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(Newtonian) Space-Time Algebra

Logic in Computer Science 2020-04-28 v4 Artificial Intelligence

Abstract

The space-time (s-t) algebra provides a mathematical model for communication and computation using values encoded as events in discretized linear (Newtonian) time. Consequently, the input-output behavior of s-t algebra and implemented functions are consistent with the flow of time. The s-t algebra and functions are formally defined. A network design framework for s-t functions is described, and the design of temporal neural networks, a form of spiking neural networks, is discussed as an extended case study. Finally, the relationship with Allen's interval algebra is briefly discussed.

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@article{arxiv.2001.04242,
  title  = {(Newtonian) Space-Time Algebra},
  author = {James E. Smith},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2001.04242},
  year   = {2020}
}
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