Novel information processing systems
in engineering applications which are based on nonlinear phenomena
require new methodologies and design principles. This is a main
perspective of the book which is based on three cornerstones: cellular
neural networks, chaos and synchronization. Cellular neural networks
and their universal machine implementations offer a
well-established platform for processing spatial-temporal patterns and
wave computing. Multi-scroll circuits are generalizations to the
original Chua's circuit, leading to chip implementable circuits with
increasingly complex attractors. Several applications make use of
synchronization techniques for nonlinear systems. A systematic overview
is given for Lur'e representable systems with global synchronization
criteria for master-slave and mutual synchronization, robust
synchronization, Hinfty synchronization, time-delayed systems and
impulsive synchronization. The book outlines the main concepts and
mathematical descriptions as well as real electronic circuit
implementations. Key applications discussed in this book are in the
areas of communications, cryptography, global optimization, image
and video authentication.
