A pattern separation problem is basically a problem of obtaining a criterion for distinguishing between the elements of two disjoint sets of patterns. The patterns are usually represented by points in ...

We introduce the field of transverse nonlinear optics, and discuss some perspectives for applications, namely the use of spatial solitons for parallel information processing, femtojoule switching and ...

In some applications, a nonlinear pattern may be more revealing than a linear pattern. However, Chambers and others (1983) note that departures from linearity can also be due to chance variation.

That allowed them to pick out the distinct patterns of nonlinear sounds whenever they appeared. "For horror films, there were more screams and noise," Blumstein told LiveScience.