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I'm currently interested in this subject but all I can see is about neural networks and I'm more interested on the Theoretical point of view: "how can a system (Lagrangian/Hamiltonian) alter it's geometry by external perturbations?" (If I got that right... of course)

Some directions here?

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Maybe it's just that I'm unfamiliar with the field, but it's not clear to me what you're actually asking here. Can you try to make this more specific? –  David Z Oct 25 '11 at 22:57
Let see... You have a lattice that can change its geometry depending on the perturbations you throw "in". Hope it helps –  phoenix Oct 25 '11 at 23:17
Not really, unfortunately. I guess the root of the problem is that you end your question with "Some directions here?" which is a really vague way to ask a question. That's what I'm asking if you can clarify. –  David Z Oct 26 '11 at 1:21
Lagrangian/Hamiltonian dynamics is a bad fit for these types of questions. You are probably best off making a direct discrete computational model, and ignoring the real numbers, which add unnecessary complications. –  Ron Maimon Oct 26 '11 at 2:50
I'm sorry @DavidZaslavsky but if I ask for directions (something to read) is just because I don't see where I can get this information. –  phoenix Oct 26 '11 at 8:44
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