2002/08/14 by G. A. Kohring
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · Computer Science · #Algorithm #Cellular Automata and Applications #Cellular automaton #Communications protocol #Computation #Computer network #Computer science #DNA and Biological Computing #Distributed computing #Internet Control Message Protocol #Internet Protocol #Internet layer #Internet protocol suite #Network packet #Neural Networks and Applications #Protocol (science) #The Internet #Theoretical computer science #cs.DC
paper · pdf · doi:10.1142/s012918310300436x
published as Int. J. Mod. Phys. C: Computers and Physics, vol. 14 , pp. 203-214 (2003). · 14 pages, 3 figures
arxiv created 2002/08/14 · openalex publication_date 2003/02/01 · arxiv updated 2009/11/30 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/08/05
A novel algorithm for performing parallel, distributed computer simulations on the Internet using Internet protocol (IP) control messages is introduced. The algorithm employs carefully constructed Internet control message protocol (ICMP) packets that enable the required computations to be completed as part of the standard IP communication protocol. After providing a detailed description of the algorithm, experimental applications in the areas of stochastic neural networks and deterministic cellular automata are discussed. As an example of the algorithm's potential power, a simulation of a deterministic cellular automaton involving 10 5 Internet-connected devices was performed.