Although computation and the science of physical systems would appear to be unrelated, there are a number of ways in which computational and physical concepts can be brought together in ways that illuminate both. This volume examines fundamental questions which connect scholars from both disciplines...

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Other Authors:	Cuffaro, Michael E. 1973- (Editor), Fletcher, Samuel C. (Editor)
Format:	Electronic eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Cambridge Cambridge University Press 2018
Subjects:	Mathematical physics Computational complexity Physics / Data processing Computer science / Mathematics Mathematische Physik Berechnungskomplexität Computerphysik Aufsatzsammlung
Online Access:	BSB01 FHN01 Volltext
Summary:	Although computation and the science of physical systems would appear to be unrelated, there are a number of ways in which computational and physical concepts can be brought together in ways that illuminate both. This volume examines fundamental questions which connect scholars from both disciplines: is the universe a computer? Can a universal computing machine simulate every physical process? What is the source of the computational power of quantum computers? Are computational approaches to solving physical problems and paradoxes always fruitful? Contributors from multiple perspectives reflecting the diversity of thought regarding these interconnections address many of the most important developments and debates within this exciting area of research. Both a reference to the state of the art and a valuable and accessible entry to interdisciplinary work, the volume will interest researchers and students working in physics, computer science, and philosophy of science and mathematics
Item Description:	Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 15 May 2018)
Physical Description:	1 online resource (xiv, 311 pages)
ISBN:	9781316759745
DOI:	10.1017/9781316759745