Physics of Complex Systems: Discovery in the Age of Gdel [Hardcover]

This book analyses the physics of complex systems to elaborate the problems encountered in teaching and research. Inspired by the of Kurt G?del (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.

Chapter 1 ProlegomenaChapter 2 G?del's Incompleteness Theorems and physicsChapter 3 Complex time in physicsChapter 4 Are model and theory synonymous in physics? Between epistemology and practiceChapter 5 How to assimilate hitherto inaccessible information in physics?Chapter 6 Kolmogorov and change complexity and their use in physicsChapter 7 Separation of scales in complex systemsChapter 8 Randomness representation of turbulence in fluidsChapter 9 Physics of complex systems and paintingChapter 10 Modelling the biophysical complex systems

This book puts forward the idea that the application of information measures can provide new results in the study of complex systems. Building on the work of Kurt G?dels incompleteness theorems, it will be of interest to active researchers in the field of complex physical syl“Ö