An Introduction to Complex Systems

Making Sense of a Changing World

Joe Tranquillo (Autor)

Buch | Hardcover

XIV, 396 Seiten

2019
Springer International Publishing (Verlag)
978-3-030-02588-5 (ISBN)

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This book explores the interdisciplinary field of complex systems theory. By the end of the book, readers will be able to understand terminology that is used in complex systems and how they are related to one another; see the patterns of complex systems in practical examples; map current topics, in a variety of fields, to complexity theory; and be able to read more advanced literature in the field. The book begins with basic systems concepts and moves on to how these simple rules can lead to complex behavior. The author then introduces non-linear systems, followed by pattern formation, and networks and information flow in systems. Later chapters cover the thermodynamics of complex systems, dynamical patterns that arise in networks, and how game theory can serve as a framework for decision making. The text is interspersed with both philosophical and quantitative arguments, and each chapter ends with questions and prompts that help readers make more connections.
"The text provides a useful overview of complex systems, with enough detail to allow a reader unfamiliar with the topic to understand the basics. The book stands out for its comprehensiveness and approachability. It will be particularly useful as a text for introductory physics courses. Tranquillo's strength is in delivering a vast amount of information in a succinct manner.... A reader can find information quickly and efficiently-that is, in my opinion, the book's greatest value." (Stefani Crabtree, Physics Today)

Joseph V. Tranquillo is Associate Professor of Biomedical and Electrical Engineering at Bucknell University, where he co-founded the Bucknell Innovation Group, KEEN Winter Interdisciplinary Design Experience, and serves as the co-director of the Institute for Leadership in Technology and Management.

Introduction.- Simple Rules - Complex Behavior.- Non-linear Systems.- Pattern Formation.- Networks.- Information Flow.- Thermodynamics of Complex Systems.- Game Theory.- Dynamics on Networks.- The Edge.- Criticisms and Future Work.

"The text provides a useful overview of complex systems, with enough detail to allow a reader unfamiliar with the topic to understand the basics. The book stands out for its comprehensiveness and approachability. It will be particularly useful as a text for introductory physics courses. Tranquillo's strength is in delivering a vast amount of information in a succinct manner. ... A reader can find information quickly and efficiently-that is, in my opinion, the book's greatest value." (Stefani Crabtree, Physics Today, November, 2019)

“The text provides a useful overview of complex systems, with enough detail to allow a reader unfamiliar with the topic to understand the basics. The book stands out for its comprehensiveness and approachability. It will be particularly useful as a text for introductory physics courses. Tranquillo’s strength is in delivering a vast amount of information in a succinct manner. … A reader can find information quickly and efficiently—that is, in my opinion, the book’s greatest value.” (Stefani Crabtree, Physics Today, November, 2019)

Erscheinungsdatum	12.02.2019
Zusatzinfo	XIV, 396 p. 121 illus., 12 illus. in color.
Verlagsort	Cham
Sprache	englisch
Maße	155 x 235 mm
Gewicht	775 g
Themenwelt	Mathematik / Informatik ► Informatik ► Theorie / Studium
	Mathematik / Informatik ► Mathematik ► Angewandte Mathematik
	Technik
Schlagworte	Artificial Intelligence • Cellular Automaton • Complex and coupled systems • Complexity • Differential Equations • Dynamical patterns in networks • Fractals and patterns in phase space • Networks and information flow in systems • Non-linear Systems • open systems • pattern formation • Scale-free networks • structural adaptation • symmetry breaking • System behaviors • systems biology • Thermodynamics of complex systems • Turning pattern formation
ISBN-10	3-030-02588-8 / 3030025888
ISBN-13	978-3-030-02588-5 / 9783030025885
Zustand	Neuware