Complexity: Hierarchical Structures and Scaling in Physics (Cambridge Nonlinear Science Series, Series Number 6)

Badii, Remo,Politi, Antonio

ISBN 10: 0521418909 / ISBN 13: 9780521418904

Published by Cambridge University Press, 1997

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Synopsis:

This is a comprehensive discussion of complexity as it arises in physical, chemical and biological systems, as well as in mathematical models of nature. The aim of this book is to illustrate the ways in which complexity manifests itself and to introduce a sequence of increasingly sharp mathematical methods for the classification of complex behavior. This book will be of interest to graduate students and researchers in physics (nonlinear dynamics, fluid dynamics, solid-state, cellular automata, stochastic processes, statistical mechanics and thermodynamics), mathematics (dynamical systems, ergodic and probability theory), information and computer science (coding, information theory and algorithmic complexity), electrical engineering and theoretical biology.

Book Description: This is a comprehensive discussion of complexity as it arises in physical, chemical, and biological systems, as well as in mathematical models of nature. Common features of these apparently unrelated fields are emphasised and incorporated into a uniform mathematical description, with the support of a large number of detailed examples and illustrations. The uniformity of notation and the relegation of technical mathematical notions to the appendices will help the reader follow the main course of the discussion without much need for consulting standard textbooks or the original research papers.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Complexity: Hierarchical Structures and ...
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication Date: 1997
Binding: hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: very good