Measures of Complexity: Proceedings of the Conference, Held in Rome September 30 October 2, 1987 (Lecture Notes in Physics)

Peliti, Luca

ISBN 10: 366213683X / ISBN 13: 9783662136836

Published by Springer, 2013

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reprint edition. 160 pages. 9.25x6.10x0.70 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Measures of Complexity: Proceedings of the Conference, Held in Rome September 30 October 2, 1987 (Lecture Notes in Physics)
• Publisher: Springer
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 366213683X
• ISBN 13: 9783662136836
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.23 kilograms

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Synopsis

Complexity is a puzzling and important concept in contemporary research in many disciplines. This book addresses the problem of defining complexity by carefully analysing in what sense complexity means measure in such areas as the theory of dynamical systems, condensed matter physics, ecology, immunology and the theory of neural networks. The information content of complexity is studied and similarities and differences in the various concepts of complexity are highlighted, sometimes provocatively. The book could open the way to finding a paradigm of complexity, and should become a standard reference for a wide audience of researchers in the physical and biological sciences.