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This book deals with one class of locally coupled neural net works, called Cellular Neural Networks (CNNs). Yang [27,28] as a novel class of information processing systems, which posseses some of the key fea tures of neural networks (NNs) and which has important potential applications in such areas as image processing and pattern reco gnition.

The present book fmds its roots in the International Conference on Methods and Applications of Multiple Criteria Decision Making held in Mons in May 1997.

It will also appeal to specialists in engineering and management, for example in the electronic industry, discrete parts industry, process industry, automotive and aircraft industry and food industry.

This book deals with one class of locally coupled neural net works, called Cellular Neural Networks (CNNs). Yang [27,28] as a novel class of information processing systems, which posseses some of the key fea tures of neural networks (NNs) and which has important potential applications in such areas as image processing and pattern reco gnition.

. . . . . . . . . . . . FINANCIAL MATHEMATICS . Compound Interest . MORTALITy . 1 Survival Time . LIFE INSURANCES AND ANNUITIES . Stochastic Cash Flows . Life Insurances . Endowments . Life Annuities . PREMIUMS . Net Premiums . Gross Premiums . RESERVES . Net Premium Reserves . Modified Reserves . 286 ANSWERS TO ODD-NuMBERED PROBLEMS .

This text, which serves as a general introduction to the area of mathematical modelling, is aimed at advanced undergraduate students in mathematics or closely related disciplines, e.g., students who have some prerequisite knowledge such as one-variable calculus, linear algebra and ordinary differential equations.

This work of applied mathematics focuses on the functional study of the nonlinear boundary value problems relating to water flow in porous media, a topic which has not up to now been explored in book form. The volume deals with diffusion type models, emphasizing the mathematical treatment of their nonlinear aspects.

. . . . . . . . . . . . FINANCIAL MATHEMATICS . Compound Interest . MORTALITy . 1 Survival Time . LIFE INSURANCES AND ANNUITIES . Stochastic Cash Flows . Life Insurances . Endowments . Life Annuities . PREMIUMS . Net Premiums . Gross Premiums . RESERVES . Net Premium Reserves . Modified Reserves . 286 ANSWERS TO ODD-NuMBERED PROBLEMS .