Physics and Probability: Essays in Honor of Edwin T. Jaynes - Couverture souple

Grandy Jr, W. T.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0521617103 ISBN 13 : 9780521617109

Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2008

Synopsis

A collection of papers on the pioneering work of Edwin T. Jaynes in statistical physics, quantum optics and probability theory.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

The pioneering work of Edwin T. Jaynes in the field of statistical physics, quantum optics, and probability theory has had a significant and lasting effect on the study of many physical problems, ranging from fundamental theoretical questions through to practical applications such as optical image restoration. Physics and Probability is a collection of papers in these areas by some of his many colleagues and former students, based largely on lectures given at a symposium celebrating Jaynes' contributions, on the occasion of his seventieth birthday and retirement as Wayman Crow Professor of Physics at Washington University. The collection contains several authoritative overviews of current research on maximum entropy and quantum optics, where Jaynes' work has been particularly influential, as well as reports on a number of related topics. In the concluding paper, Jaynes looks back over his career, and gives encouragement and sound advice to young scientists. All those engaged in research on any of the topics discussed in these papers will find this a useful and fascinating collection, and a fitting tribute to an outstanding and innovative scientist.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Cambridge University Press
• Date d'édition: 2008
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0521617103
• ISBN 13: 9780521617109
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 296
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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