Science and Information Theory
second edition
$35.99
- Paperback
368 pages
- Release Date
30 August 2013
Summary
Bridging Worlds: Information Theory and the Laws of Physics
A foundational text for advanced students, this book delves into the fascinating interplay between information theory and physics. Authored by a leading figure in 20th-century mathematics, it applies information theory’s core principles to complex subjects, offering a unique perspective on thermodynamics, measurement, and more.
Starting with a clear definition of “information,” the book progresses through:
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Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780486497556 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0486497550 |
| Series: | Dover Books on Physics |
| Author: | Leon Brillouin |
| Publisher: | Dover Publications Inc. |
| Imprint: | Dover Publications Inc. |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 368 |
| Edition: | 2nd |
| Release Date: | 30 August 2013 |
| Weight: | 388g |
| Dimensions: | 215mm x 18mm x 136mm |
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About The Author
Leon Brillouin
French physicist Leon Brillouin (1889-1969) spent most of his later career in the United States at IBM, Harvard, and Columbia University. A founder of modern solid state physics, he also contributed to quantum mechanics, radio wave propagation in the atmosphere, and information theory.
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