Does God Play Dice? The New Mathematics of Chaos
Mathematics, statistics and informatics
087577
London etc.
1990
13×20
meki
317
engleski
Price: 10,00 EUR
Does God Play Dice? The New Mathematics of Chaos (1989) is a non-fiction book by British mathematician Ian Stewart that explores chaos theory—the study of complex, unpredictable behavior in systems governed by simple, deterministic laws. The title is a play on Albert Einstein’s famous remark, "God does not play dice with the universe," which expressed his discomfort with the inherent randomness of quantum mechanics. Stewart argues that even in a universe following precise laws, we find "order masquerading as randomness". Key Themes and Topics: The Butterfly Effect: The idea that small changes in initial conditions can lead to massive differences in later outcomes. Fractals: Infinitely complex geometric structures that appear identical at different scales. Strange Attractors: Patterns or structures that emerge within chaotic systems, like the weather or planetary orbits. Determinism vs. Randomness: Stewart explains how systems can be completely deterministic (having one specific outcome) yet practically unpredictable due to their complexity. The book discusses chaos in population growth, fluid motion, heart pacemakers, and the stability of the solar system.
