Physics from Fisher Information: A Unification

Frieden, B. Roy

ISBN 10: 052163167X / ISBN 13: 9780521631679

Published by Cambridge University Press (edition ), 1999

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Synopsis:

A unified derivation of physics from Fisher information, giving new insights into physical phenomena.

Review: 'Frieden's information-based methods provide a stunningly clear interpretation of the laws of physics ... Unlocking the fundamental laws in impressive enough, but if this one principle really is the key to all physics, it should do more than reproduce what physicists already know. It should also reveal the secrets of unsolved mysteries.' Robert Matthews, New Scientist

' ... a tremendously interesting and original book ... Frieden's findings are intellectually satisfying on many levels. First is the recognition that J. A. Wheeler's remark that 'Observer participany gives rise to information; and information gives rise to physics' is at the heart of the work. And second is the idea that in a game of information hoarding between the observer and Nature, Nature always wins or breaks even. And yet it is by playing this game (which 'you can't win') that Frieden derives Maxwell's equations, that Klein-Gordon equation, the Einstein field equation of general relativity, and several others. I shall not say more about this stimulating text here - I hope that I have said enough to goad you to look at it yourself.' P. W. Hawkes, Ultramicroscopy 80

Bibliographic Details

Title: Physics from Fisher Information: A ...
Publisher: Cambridge University Press (edition )
Publication Date: 1999
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good