Abstract

We explore the simulation and computational capabilities of discrete and continuous dynamical systems. We introduce and compare several notions of simulation between discrete and continuous systems. We give a general framework that allows discrete and continuous dynamical systems to be considered as computational machines. We introduce a new discrete model of computation: the analog automaton model. We characterize the computational power of this model as P/poly in polynomial time and as unbounded in exponential time. We prove that many very simple dynamical systems from literature are able to simulate analog automata. From these results we deduce that many dynamical systems have intrinsically super-Turing capabilities.

Full Text

Published Version

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call

Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.