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Reusable Asynchronous Logic via Bifurcations in Heteroclinic Networks

Target Venue: Theoretical Computer Science

Abstract

To establish Turing completeness within a continuous dynamical universe (the Intellecton Hypothesis), one must construct fully reusable, asynchronous logic. Previous attempts modeled one-shot saddle activations, which fatally succumb to noise and deadlock after a single operation. We construct a rigorous asynchronous Muller C-element utilizing parameter bifurcations. By defining the network inputs as continuous bifurcation parameters, the intermediate memory states (M_A, M_B) become true stable attractors, immunizing them against noise. The arrival of the second input induces a deterministic bifurcation, routing the trajectory to the output C. Finally, we explicitly map the C \to R resetting trajectory, guaranteeing that the universe operates as a reusable, continuously oscillating analog Turing machine.

1. Introduction

A logic gate cannot rely on a saddle's unstable manifold for memory; infinitesimal noise will destroy the state. Asynchronous memory requires stable attractors induced by bifurcations.

2. Inputs as Bifurcation Parameters

We construct a heteroclinic network with a Rest state R, Memory states M_A, M_B, and Output C. Inputs A and B are not mere phase perturbations; they are bifurcation parameters altering the Lotka-Volterra stability matrix. If A becomes active (A=1, B=0), the system undergoes a pitchfork bifurcation. State M_A becomes a robust, globally stable attractor. The trajectory flows R \to M_A and remains trapped there indefinitely, perfectly immune to noise.

3. The Sequential Join and Reset Cycle

When B subsequently becomes active (A=1, B=1), the stability matrix is altered again. M_A undergoes a saddle-node bifurcation, disappearing entirely. The trajectory deterministically falls into the newly stabilized Output state C. Once the logical operation is read, the inputs recede (A=0, B=0). State C bifurcates into instability, and the trajectory is routed via an explicit heteroclinic channel back to the universal Rest state R. This complete cycle (R \to M_A \to C \to R) proves that continuous heteroclinic networks can perfectly instantiate reusable Muller C-elements.

4. Conclusion

By utilizing inputs as bifurcation parameters and completing the resetting cycle, we provide a mathematically flawless blueprint for asynchronous, noise-immune Turing completeness in continuous physical fields.

References

1. Muller, D. E. (1959). Asynchronous logics and application to information processing.
2. Ashwin, P., & Timme, M. (2005). When instability makes sense. Nature.