9780521631679 - Physics from Fisher Information: A Unification von Frieden, B. Roy (5 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: Fine. 318 pp., hardcover, top margin of pages 247-286 trimmed with no loss of text (printer's error), else fine in a fine dust jacket. - If you are reading this, this item is actually (physically) in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. Hardback. Dust Jacket. Large 8vo. pp ix, 318. Original publisher's blue cloth lettered gilt at the spine. This book defines and develops a unifying principle of physics, that of 'extreme physical information'. The information in question is, perhaps surprisingly, not Shannon or Boltzmann entropy but, rather, Fisher information, a simple concept little known to physicists. Both statistical and physical properties of Fisher information are developed. This information is shown to be a physical measure of disorder, sharing with entropy the property of monotonic change with time. The information concept is applied 'phenomenally' to derive most known physics, from statistical mechanics and thermodynamics to quantum mechanics, the Einstein field equations, and quantum gravity. Many new physical relations and concepts are developed, including new definitions of disorder, time and temperature. The information principle is based upon a new theory of measurement, one which incorporates the observer into the phenomenon that he/she observes. The 'request' for data creates the law that, ultimately, gives rise to the data. The observer creates his or her local reality. Dimensions _ : _ 19.05 x 1.91 x 26.04. Very good indeed in very good indeed dust jacket. No inscriptions, not price-clipped. Decent copy.

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 2nd Edition. 318 p; some figures. Unread copy.

Zustand: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,900grams, ISBN:052163167X.