Fungal machines : sensing and computing with fungi / Andrew Adamatzky, editor.
2023
TP248.27.F86
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Title
Fungal machines : sensing and computing with fungi / Andrew Adamatzky, editor.
ISBN
9783031383366 (electronic bk.)
3031383362 (electronic bk.)
9783031383359
3031383354
3031383362 (electronic bk.)
9783031383359
3031383354
Published
Cham : Springer ; 2023
Language
English
Description
1 online resource (ix, 425 pages) : illustrations (some color).
Item Number
10.1007/978-3-031-38336-6 doi
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TP248.27.F86
Dewey Decimal Classification
660.6/2
Summary
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.
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Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed September 21, 2023).
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Adamatzky, Andrew, editor.
Series
Emergence, complexity and computation ; v. 47. 2194-7295
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Print version: 9783031383359
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