Cellular automata (CA) are discrete, spatially extended dynamical systems in which simple, local update rules give rise to complex global patterns. Each automaton consists of a lattice of cells, each ...

In cellular automata, simple rules create elaborate structures. Now researchers can start with the structures and reverse-engineer the rules. Alexander Mordvintsev showed me two clumps of pixels on ...

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The previously established ExaCA software for performance portable alloy grain structure simulation has been updated to better represent the solidification behavior during complex alloy processing ...

Computing as we know it has been largely dominated by the Von Neumann architecture, but alternative paradigms are constantly emerging, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Alternative computing ...

A cellular automaton is a discrete model of computation studied in automata theory. It consists of a regular grid of cells, each in one of a finite number of states; a new generation is created ...

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Technological innovations have also greatly benefited from CA. In computer graphics, CA is employed to create complex graphical effects, ranging from simulating fire to propagating textures. In the ...

Abstract: This work is focused on the transparent execution of Cellular Automata models on a multi-GPU architecture. Although Cellular Automata models can be easily parallelized on a single GPU, the ...

Cellular automata (CA) are computational systems that exhibit complex global behavior arising from simple local rules, making them a fascinating candidate for various research areas. However, ...