Physical Perspectives on Computation, Computational Perspectives on Physics

Synopsis

Although computation and the science of physical systems would appear to be unrelated, there are a number of ways in which computational and physical concepts can be brought together in ways that illuminate both.

This volume examines fundamental questions which connect scholars from both disciplines: is the universe a computer? Can a universal computing machine simulate every physical process? What is the source of the computational power of quantum computers? Are computational approaches to solving physical problems and paradoxes always fruitful? Contributors from multiple perspectives reflecting the diversity of thought regarding these interconnections address many of the most important developments and debates within this exciting area of research. Both a reference to the state of the art and a valuable and accessible entry to interdisciplinary work, the volume will interest researchers and students working in physics, computer science, and philosophy of science and mathematics.

Fills the gap in the book-length treatments of the interrelations between computation and physics, especially within philosophy.

Provides a reference point for the state of the art in important topics and research questions in this area.

Brings together scholars from a wide range of perspectives and disciplines.

Copyright:

2018

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

ISBN-13:

9781316762356

Related ISBNs:

9781107171190, 9781107171190

Publisher:

Cambridge University Press

Date of Addition:

06/16/18

Copyrighted By:

Cambridge University Press

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Science, Computers and Internet, Mathematics and Statistics, Philosophy

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