
Physics of Complex Systems
Discovery in the Age of Gödel
- 184 pages
- English
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Physics of Complex Systems
Discovery in the Age of Gödel
About this book
This book analyses the physics of complex systems to elaborate the problems encountered in teaching and research. Inspired by the of Kurt Gödel (including his incompleteness theorems) it considers the concept of time, the idea of models and the concept of complexity before trying to assess the state of physics in general. Using both general and practical examples, the idea of information is discussed, emphasizing its physical interpretation, debates ideas in depth using examples and evidence to provide detailed considerations on the topics. Based on the authors' own research on these topics, this book puts forward the idea that the application of information measures can provide new results in the study of complex systems. Helpful for those already familiar with the concepts who wish to deepen their critical understanding, Physics of Complex Systems will be extremely valuable both for people that are already involved in complex systems and also readers beginning their journey into the subject. This work will encourage readers to follow and continue these ideas, enabling them to investigate the various topics further.
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Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Half Title page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Preface
- About the Authors
- 1 Prolegomenon
- 2 Gödel’s Incompleteness Theorems and Physics
- 3 Time in Physics
- 4 Are Model and Theory Synonymous in Physics?: Between Epistemology and Practice
- 5 How Can We Assimilate Hitherto Inaccessible Information?
- 6 Kolmogorov and Change Complexity and Their Applications to Physical Complex Systems
- 7 The Separation of Scales in Complex Systems: “Breaking” Point at the Time Scale
- 8 The Representation of the Randomness and Complexity of Turbulent Flows
- 9 The Physics of Complex Systems and Art
- 10 The Modeling of Complex Biophysical Systems
- Appendix A
- Appendix B
- Index