Physics and Computation

Explore the computational possibilities unleashed by modern physics.

List of contents

1. Introduction; 2. Turing's 1936 Paper; 3. The Church-Turing Thesis and the Physical Church-Turing Thesis; 4. Accounts of Computational Implementation; 5. Quantum Computers; 6. Quantum Speedup; References.

Summary

This is an introductory Element that is meant to provide a conceptual introduction to foundational issues in computation in physical systems. The will be a compelling read for those interested in computer science, physics, mathematics, cognitive science, and philosophy.

Product details

• Authors: Armond Duwell, Armond (University of Montana) Duwell
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.09.2021
• EAN: 9781009108553
• ISBN: 978-1-0-0910855-3
• No. of pages: 75
• Series: Elements in the Philosophy of Physics
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Philosophy; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works; PHILOSOPHY / General, Philosophy, computer science, Philosophy of Science, Physics