Foundations of Complex Systems: Nonlinear Dynamics, Statistical Physics, Information and Prediction

Foundations of Complex Systems: Nonlinear Dynamics, Statistical Physics, Information and Prediction
ISBN-10
9812700439
ISBN-13
9789812700438
Series
Foundations of Complex Systems
Category
Mathematics
Pages
343
Language
English
Published
2007
Publisher
World Scientific
Authors
G. Nicolis, Cathy Nicolis

Description

Complexity is emerging as a post-Newtonian paradigm for approaching a large body of phenomena of concern at the crossroads of physical, engineering, environmental, life and human sciences from a unifying point of view. This book outlines the foundations of modern complexity research as it arose from the cross-fertilization of ideas and tools from nonlinear science, statistical physics and numerical simulation. It is shown how these developments lead to an understanding, both qualitative and quantitative, of the complex systems encountered in nature and in everyday experience and, conversely, how natural complexity acts as a source of inspiration for progress at the fundamental level.

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