Computing With Chaos Navy STTR FY2012.A Sol No.: Navy STTR FY2012.A Topic No.: N12A-T013 Topic Title: Computing With Chaos Proposal No.: N12A-013-0151 Firm: FirstPass Engineering PC 864 Happy Canyon Road Suite 110 Castle Rock, Colorado 80108 Contact: Clay Berry Phone: (303) 688-6866 Web Site: www.firstpasseng.com Abstract: In common terminology, chaos refers to a state of randomness or unpredictability. Chaos has a different meaning in physics and mathematics. In physics, chaos is a structured but irregularly patterned behavior displaying an extraordinary sensitivity to initial conditions. Work done by the principals of the proposal has proven that logic elements can be built with chaotic elements and can replicate basic digital logic functions. This technology takes advantage of the extraordinary sensitivity of this chaotic system to provide multiple behaviors and to morph behaviors extremely quickly and reliably. The work proposed hereunder improves and extends existing technology into a form that is viable for commercial use. Benefits: The morphing capabilities of chaotic elements provide the unique ability for circuitry to reconfigure itself based on needed application. It also allows circuitry to restructure on the fly to optimize performance. The reconfiguration capability provides significant advantages and also offers a high degree of protection against reverse engineering. Typical integrated circuits can be deciphered by examination of the physical layout implementation. The basic functions of chaotic elements cannot be determined by looking at the layout. For these reasons, many applications such as encryption or application specific computing will benefit from this technology. Return