Methods and systems are disclosed herein in which a physical neural
network can be configured utilizing nanotechnology. Such a physical
neural network can comprise a plurality of molecular conductors (e.g.,
nanoconductors) which form neural connections between pre-synaptic and
post-synaptic components of the physical neural network. Additionally, a
learning mechanism can be applied for implementing Hebbian learning via
the physical neural network. Such a learning mechanism can utilize a
voltage gradient or voltage gradient dependencies to implement Hebbian
and/or anti-Hebbian plasticity within the physical neural network. The
learning mechanism can also utilize pre-synaptic and post-synaptic
frequencies to provide Hebbian and/or anti-Hebbian learning within the
physical neural network.