Deutsch / Dormann Cellular Automaton Modeling of Biological Pattern Formation

Characterization, Applications, and Analysis
1. Auflage 2007
ISBN: 978-0-8176-4415-4
Verlag: Birkhäuser Boston
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, 331 Seiten, Web PDF

Reihe: Modeling and Simulation in Science, Engineering and Technology

This book focuses on a challenging application field of cellular automata: pattern formation in biological systems, such as the growth of microorganisms, dynamics of cellular tissue and tumors, and formation of pigment cell patterns. These phenomena, a result of complex cellular interactions, cannot be deduced solely from experimental analysis, but can be more easily examined using mathematical models, in particular, cellular automaton models.

While there are various books treating cellular automaton modeling, this interdisciplinary work is the first one covering biological applications. The book is aimed at researchers, practitioners, and students in applied mathematics, mathematical biology, computational physics, bioengineering, and computer science interested in a cellular automaton approach to biological modeling.

Zielgruppe

Professional/practitioner

Autoren/Hrsg.

Deutsch, Andreas

Dormann, Sabine

Weitere Mitwirkende

Maini, Philip K.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

General Principles, Theories, and Models of Pattern Formation.- and Outline.- On the Origin of Patterns.- Mathematical Modeling of Biological Pattern Formation.- Cellular Automaton Modeling.- Cellular Automata.- Applications.- Random Movement.- Growth Processes.- Adhesive Cell Interaction.- Alignment and Cellular Swarming.- Pigment Cell Pattern Formation.- Tissue and Tumor Development.- Turing Patterns and Excitable Media.- Discussion and Outlook.