Definition of «stochastic resonance»

Stochastic resonance is a scientific concept that suggests noise or random fluctuations can enhance the performance or detection of weak signals in a system. It means that sometimes, adding just the right amount of randomness can improve the overall functioning, sensitivity, or efficiency of a system.

Sentences with «stochastic resonance»

While noise is often understood as an obstacle to a signal carrying a message, the phenomenon of stochastic resonance indicates cases where the presence of white noise (that is, randomness) actually helps amplify the signal. (theseenjournal.org)
Given that Rakowitz often deals with objects and histories that are lost and proposes ways to reconstitute them imperfectly, stochastic resonance seems a fitting way to understand the material substitutions he makes. (theseenjournal.org)
A team of Japanese researchers has discovered a new mechanism to explain stochastic resonance, in which sensitivity to weak signals is enhanced by noise. (sciencecodex.com)
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