title: Dynamics of Boolean networks: an exact solution.
abstract: The dynamics of Boolean networks (BN) with quenched disorder and thermal noise is studied via the generating functional method. A general formulation, suitable for BN with any distribution of Boolean functions, is developed. It provides exact solutions and insight into the evolution of order parameters and properties of the stationary states, which are inaccessible via existing methodology. We identify cases where the commonly used annealed approximation is valid and others where it breaks down. Broader links between BN and general Boolean formulas are highlighted.
authors.affiliation: The Non-linearity and Complexity Research Group, Aston University, Birmingham B4 7ET, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Alexander
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Mozeika
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Saad
mesh_terms: D008962:Models, Theoretical; D013696:Temperature