The Physical Nature of Information

A Short Course

Gregory Falkovich

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Princeton University Press
28 January 2025

Information theory; Applied physics; Computing: general

A unified introduction to information theory for scientists

Applications of information theory span a broad range of disciplines today. This book presents a unified treatment of the subject for students and practitioners in the sciences. It teaches the tools universally used by physicists working on quantum computers and black holes, engineers designing self-driving cars, traders perfecting market strategies, chemists playing with molecules, biologists studying cells and living beings, linguists analysing languages, and neuroscientists figuring out how the brain works. No matter what area of science you specialise in, The Physical Nature of Information unlocks the power of information theory to test the limits imposed by uncertainty.

Provides a panoramic approach to information theory Draws on examples from physics, engineering, biology, economics, and linguistics Applications range from thermodynamics and statistical mechanics to dynamical chaos, information and communication theories, and quantum information Includes materials for lectures and tutorials along with exercises with detailed solutions Can be used to design a one-semester introductory course Ideal for self-study by graduate students and advanced undergraduates Invaluable for scholars seeking new research opportunities

By: Gregory Falkovich
Imprint: Princeton University Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9780691266534
ISBN 10: 0691266530
Pages: 232
Publication Date: 28 January 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Further / Higher Education , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Gregory Falkovich is the Pollak Professorial Chair in Physics at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel. His books include Fluid Mechanics and (with John Cardy and Krzysztof Gawedzki) Non-equilibrium Statistical Mechanics and Turbulence.

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A Short Course

Gregory Falkovich

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