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Uncertainty-Based Information

Paperback • 2010 • English

Uncertainty-Based Information

By George J. Klir

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About the book

Information is precious. It reduces our uncertainty in making decisions. Knowledge about the outcome of an uncertain event gives the possessor an advantage. It changes the course of lives, nations, and history itself. Information is the food of Maxwell's demon. His power comes from know- ing which particles are hot and which particles are cold. His existence was paradoxical to classical physics and only the realization that information too was a source of power led to his taming. Information has...Show more

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9783790824643

Publisher

Physica-Verlag GmbH Co

Published year

2010

Language

English

Original title

Uncertainty-Based Information

Format

Paperback

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