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18 January 2006 Complex systems engineering from nano- to macro-scale
Geoff James, Jiaming Li, Ying Guo, Geoff Poulton
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Proceedings Volume 6039, Complex Systems; 603902 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.673480
Event: Microelectronics, MEMS, and Nanotechnology, 2005, Brisbane, Australia
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The design of complex systems to achieve desired outcomes - complex systems engineering - is achievable in numerous natural systems and in some systems of human construction. This paper concerns multi-agent complex systems that comprise a large number of autonomous, interacting elements. Emergence presents a rich variety of behaviours for the designer to use; however, the unpredictability of emergence is a barrier to conventional engineering methodology. By probing examples of engineered systems and looking for common features, a design methodology may be sought.
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Geoff James, Jiaming Li, Ying Guo, and Geoff Poulton "Complex systems engineering from nano- to macro-scale", Proc. SPIE 6039, Complex Systems, 603902 (18 January 2006); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.673480
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KEYWORDS
Complex systems
Switching
Genetic algorithms
Liquids
Computer simulations
Environmental sensing
Microelectromechanical systems
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