Format:
XIV, 1197 S., [33] Bl. :
,
zahlr. Ill., graph. Darst.
Edition:
1. ed., [Nachdr.]
ISBN:
1-57955-008-8
Content:
This work presents a series of dramatic discoveries never before made public. Starting from a collection of simple computer experiments---illustrated in the book by striking computer graphics---Wolfram shows how their unexpected results force a whole new way of looking at the operation of our universe. Wolfram uses his approach to tackle a remarkable array of fundamental problems in science: from the origin of the Second Law of thermodynamics, to the development of complexity in biology, the computational limitations of mathematics, the possibility of a truly fundamental theory of physics, and the interplay between free will and determinism.
Note:
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Language:
English
Subjects:
Computer Science
,
Physics
,
Mathematics
,
Philosophy
Keywords:
Zellularer Automat
;
Komplexitätstheorie
;
Naturwissenschaften
;
Zellularer Automat
;
Berechnungskomplexität
;
Anwendung
;
Wissenschaftstheorie
;
Zellularer Automat
;
Berechnungskomplexität
Author information:
Wolfram, Stephen, 1959-
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