A dilution algorithm for neural networks

A dilution algorithm to enlarge the storage capacity per synapse alpha eff of neural networks is proposed. The algorithm is a hybrid method, where Hebb's rule is used to select a fraction of couplings to be removed. Afterwards the perceptron of optimal stability for the remaining couplings is learned. The authors present an analytical calculation and the results of the numerical simulations. In comparison with the fully connected or the randomly diluted perceptron, the effective storage capacity alpha eff is remarkably enlarged.