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Mathematical theory of entropy / Nathaniel F.G. Martin, James W. England ; foreword by James K. Brooks.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: Encyclopedia of mathematics and its applications ; v. 12.Publisher: Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 1984Description: 1 online resource (xxi, 257 pages) : digital, PDF file(s)Content type:
  • text
Media type:
  • computer
Carrier type:
  • online resource
ISBN:
  • 9781107340718 (ebook)
Subject(s): Additional physical formats: Print version: : No titleDDC classification:
  • 519.2 19
LOC classification:
  • Q360 .M316 1984
Online resources: Summary: Originally published in 1981, this excellent treatment of the mathematical theory of entropy gives an accessible exposition of the ways in which this idea has been applied to information theory, ergodic theory, topological dynamics and statistical mechanics. Scientists who want a quick understanding of how entropy is applied in disciplines not their own, or simply desire a better understanding of the mathematical foundation of the entropy function will find this to be a valuable book.
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Originally published in 1981, this excellent treatment of the mathematical theory of entropy gives an accessible exposition of the ways in which this idea has been applied to information theory, ergodic theory, topological dynamics and statistical mechanics. Scientists who want a quick understanding of how entropy is applied in disciplines not their own, or simply desire a better understanding of the mathematical foundation of the entropy function will find this to be a valuable book.

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