Complexity, Entropy, and the Physics of Information: the Proceedings of the 1988 Workshop on Complexity, Entropy, and the Physics of Information Held May-June, 1989, in Santa Fe, New Mexico

Zurek, Wojciech Hubert

ISBN 10: 0201515091 / ISBN 13: 9780201515091

Published by Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, Redwood City, Calif, 1990

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Large octavo in red boards; illus.; 530 pp., 25 cm. In English. Series: Santa Fe Institute studies in the sciences of complexity Volume 8; Contents: Physics of information -- Laws of physics and laws of computation -- Complexity and evolution -- Physics of computation -- Probability, entropy, and quantum -- Quantum theory and measurement; From the library of Nobel laureate Dr. Donald A. Glaser, inventor of the bubble chamber; NB: search keyword DGLSR for more titles in The Glaser Collection, including collectible copies. Fine copy; may contain traces of spine lable adhesive at spine tail; o/w clean, like new copy with bright, crisp, unmarked pages.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Complexity, Entropy, and the Physics of Information: the Proceedings of the 1988 Workshop on Complexity, Entropy, and the Physics of Information Held May-June, 1989, in Santa Fe, New Mexico
• Publisher: Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, Redwood City, Calif
• Publication Date: 1990
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0201515091
• ISBN 13: 9780201515091
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • Science, Technology & Computers

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Synopsis

Thermodynamics, statistical mechanics, the quantum theory of measurement, the physics of computations, and many of the issues of the theory of dynamical systems, molecular biology, genetics and computer science share information as a common theme. This proceedings volume explores the connections among quantum and classical physics,information and its transfer, and computation, and the significance of these connections for the formulation of physical theories. It also considers the origins and evolution so the information-processing entities, their complexity, and the manner in which they analyze their perceptions to form models of the Universe. Based on a meeting held in Santa Fe, New Mexico, this book will appeal to anyone interested in the connections among physical laws, the theory of computation and complexity, and the role played by information and its transfer in the Universe.

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This book explores not only the connections between quantum and classical physics, information and its transfer, computation, and their significance for the formulation of physical theories, but it also considers the origins evolution of the information-processing entities, their complexity, and the manner in which they analyze their perceptions to form models of the Universe.