Modeling Reality: How Computers Mirror Life

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Iwo Bialynicki-Birula (Center for Theoretical Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences and Warsaw University) Iwona Bialynicka-Birula (Galileo Galilei School, University of Pisa)

Modeling Reality

How Computers Mirror Life

Iwo Bialynicki-Birula (Center for Theoretical Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences and Warsaw University), Iwona Bialynicka-Birula (Galileo Galilei School, University of Pisa)

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Oxford University Press
01 November 2004

Mathematics & Sciences; Mathematics; Philosophy of science; Statistical physics; 3D graphics & modelling; Virtual reality

The book Modeling Reality covers a wide range of fascinating subjects, accessible to anyone who wants to learn about the use of computer modeling to solve a diverse range of problems, but who does not possess a specialized training in mathematics or computer science. The material presented is pitched at the level of high-school graduates, even though it covers some advanced topics (cellular automata, Shannon's measure of information, deterministic chaos, fractals, game theory, neural networks, genetic algorithms, and Turing machines). These advanced topics are explained in terms of well known simple concepts: Cellular automata - Game of Life, Shannon's formula - Game of twenty questions, Game theory - Television quiz, etc. The book is unique in explaining in a straightforward, yet complete, fashion many important ideas, related to various models of reality and their applications.

By: Iwo Bialynicki-Birula (Center for Theoretical Physics Polish Academy of Sciences and Warsaw University), Iwona Bialynicka-Birula (Galileo Galilei School, University of Pisa)
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 242mm, Width: 163mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 454g
ISBN: 9780198531005
ISBN 10: 0198531001
Pages: 190
Publication Date: 01 November 2004
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

1: From Building Blocks to Computers: Models and Modeling 2: The Game of Life: A Legendary Cellular Automaton 3: Heads or Tails: Probability of an Event 4: Galton's Board: Probability and Statistics 5: Twenty Questions: Probability and Information 6: Snowflakes: The Evolution of Dynamical Systems 7: The Lorenz Butterfly: Deterministic Chaos 8: From Cantor to Mandelbrot: Self-Similarity and Fractals 9: Typing Monkeys: Statistical Linguistics 10: The Bridges of Konigsberg: Graph Theory 11: Prisoner's Dilemma: Game Theory 12: Let the Best Man Win: Genetic Algorithms 13: Computers Can Learn: Neural Networks 14: Unpredictable Individuals: Modeling Society 15: Universal Computer: The Turing Machine 16: Hal, R2D2 and Number 5: Artificial Intelligence Epilog Programs Further Reading Index

Reviews for Modeling Reality: How Computers Mirror Life

... an intelligent, well-written, well-organized and highly accessible introduction to a broad range of fascinating topics in modern science and mathematical modeling. Cosma Shalizi, Center for the Study of Complex Systems, University of Michigan