Implicit Simulations using Messaging Protocols

TL;DR

This paper introduces a novel algorithm that leverages standard IP control messages to perform large-scale distributed simulations over the Internet, demonstrated through neural networks and cellular automata.

Contribution

It presents a new method for distributed simulations using ICMP packets embedded with computation, enabling large-scale Internet-based simulations without specialized infrastructure.

Findings

Successfully simulated 10^5 devices using the algorithm

Demonstrated applicability to neural networks and cellular automata

Showed potential for scalable Internet-based distributed computing

Abstract

A novel algorithm for performing parallel, distributed computer simulations on the Internet using IP control messages is introduced. The algorithm employs carefully constructed ICMP packets which 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 algorithms potential power, a simulation of a deterministic cellular automaton involving 10^5 Internet connected devices was performed.