Information Theory for Complex Systems: An Information Perspective on Complexity in Dynamical Systems and Statistical Mechanics (1st ed. 2024) (Understanding Complex Systems)

By: Kristian Lindgren

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Synopsis: This book introduces a comprehensive framework tailored for dissecting complex systems across diverse disciplines. What defines a complex system? How can we harness information to quantify its order, structure, and intricacy? Delving into phenomena from the intricate processes in physical systems to the dynamic behaviours in cellular automata and pattern formation, readers will uncover the profound interplay between physics and information theory. This intricate relationship provides fresh insight into physical phenomena, reimagining them through the lens of information. Notably, the book demystifies how seemingly opposing forces—rising order and increasing disorder—coexist, ultimately shedding light on the second law of thermodynamics as an outcome of deterministic, reversible dynamics beneath the surface. Geared towards graduate students, this book presumes an undergraduate foundation in mathematics and physics, ensuring a deep, engaging exploration for its readers.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9783662682142
Related ISBNs:: 9783662682128
Publisher:: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Date of Addition:: 02/03/24
Copyrighted By:: Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Science, Computers and Internet, Technology, Mathematics and Statistics
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.