Mathematical Theory of Entropy

ISBN-13: 9780521302326 / Angielski / Twarda / 1984 / 286 str.

Nathaniel F. G. Martin; James W. England; George A. Baker

Opis

This excellent 1981 treatment of the mathematical theory of entropy gives an accessible exposition its application to other fields.

Recenzje

Review of the hardback: ' … concentrates on giving a self-contained treatment of probability theory, measure theory, and ergodic theory along with a detailed treatment of the major properties of entropy. … In conclusion, this book is an excellent encyclopedic work on the mathematical theory of entropy'. Current Science

Spis treści

Editor's statement; Section editor's statement; Preface; Special symbols; 1. Topics from probability theory; 2. Entropy and information; 3. Information theory; 4. Ergodic theory; 5. Topological dynamics; 6. Statistical mechanics; Bibliography; Index.