The Local Information Dynamics of Distributed Computation in Complex Systems (Springer Theses)
Joseph T. Lizier
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Hardcover. This book offers a complete information-theoretic framework to quantify distributed computation in complex systems operations on information, particularly their dynamics in space and time. structure. Includes applications to random Boolean networks and more. Series: Springer Theses. Num Pages: 236 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPF; TB; UYQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 555.
The nature of distributed computation in complex systems has often been described in terms of memory, communication and processing. This thesis presents a complete information-theoretic framework to quantify these operations on information (i.e. information storage, transfer and modification), and in particular their dynamics in space and time. The framework is applied to cellular automata, and delivers important insights into the fundamental nature of distributed computation and the dynamics of complex systems (e.g. that gliders are dominant information transfer agents). Applications to several important network models, including random Boolean networks, suggest that the capability for information storage and coherent transfer are ... Read more
The nature of distributed computation in complex systems has often been described in terms of memory, communication and processing. This thesis presents a complete information-theoretic framework to quantify these operations on information (i.e. information storage, transfer and modification), and in particular their dynamics in space and time. The framework is applied to cellular automata, and delivers important insights into the fundamental nature of distributed computation and the dynamics of complex systems (e.g. that gliders are dominant information transfer agents). Applications to several important network models, including random Boolean networks, suggest that the capability for information storage and coherent transfer are ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Springer
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Series
Springer Theses
Condition
New
Weight
547g
Number of Pages
236
Place of Publication
Berlin, Germany
ISBN
9783642329517
SKU
V9783642329517
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