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A new kind of science / by Wolfram, Stephen,1959-(CARDINAL)733374;
Machine generated contents note: Preface ix -- 1 The Foundations for a New Kind of Science I -- 2 The Crucial Experiment 23 -- 3 The World of Simple Programs 51 -- 4 Systems Based on Numbers 115 -- 5 Two Dimensions and Beyond 169 -- 6 Starting from Randomness 223 -- 7 Mechanisms in Programs and Nature 297 -- 8 Implications for Everyday Systems 363 -- 9 Fundamental Physics 433 -- 10 Processes of Perception and Analysis 547 -- 11 The Notion of Computation 637 -- 12 The Principle of Computational Equivalence 715 -- Notes 849 -- Index 1201.This work presents a series of dramatic discoveries never before made public. Starting from a collection of simple computer experiments---illustrated in the book by striking computer graphics---Wolfram shows how their unexpected results force a whole new way of looking at the operation of our universe. Wolfram uses his approach to tackle a remarkable array of fundamental problems in science: from the origin of the Second Law of thermodynamics, to the development of complexity in biology, the computational limitations of mathematics, the possibility of a truly fundamental theory of physics, and the interplay between free will and determinism.
Subjects: Cellular automata.; Computational complexity.;
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The nature of code : simulating natural systems with JavaScript / by Shiffman, Daniel,author.(CARDINAL)492966;
Randomness -- Vectors -- Forces -- Oscillation -- Particle systems -- Autonomous agents -- Physics libraries -- Cellular automata -- Fractals -- Evolutionary computing -- Neural networks -- Neurevolution."A beginner-friendly creative coding tutorial that explores a range of programming strategies for developing computer simulations of natural systems-from elementary concepts in math and physics to sophisticated machine-learning algorithms. All examples are written with p5.js, a JavaScript library for creative coding"--
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; JavaScript (Computer program language); Computer programming; Computer simulation; Physical sciences; Computer programming.;
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Imitation of life : how biology is inspiring computing / by Forbes, Nancy.(CARDINAL)675005;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 159-162).Artificial neural networks -- Evolutionary algorithms -- Cellular automata -- Artificial life -- DNA computation -- Biomolecular self-assembly -- Amorphous computing -- Computer immune systems -- Biologically inspired hardware -- Biology through the lens of computer science.
Subjects: Biology.; Computer science.;
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The maniac / by Labatut, Benjamín,1980-author.(CARDINAL)863681;
"A story centered around one of the great geniuses of the modern age, the Hungarian polymath John von Neumann, tracing the uncanny circuit of his mind deep into our own time's most haunting dilemmas. A prodigy whose gifts terrified the people around him, John von Neumann transformed every field he touched, inventing game theory and the first programable computer, and pioneering AI, digital life, and cellular automata. Through a chorus of family members, friends, colleagues, and rivals, Labatut shows us the evolution of a mind unmatched and of a body of work that has unmoored the world in its wake."--
Subjects: Mathematical fiction.; Biographical fiction.; Historical fiction.; Von Neumann, John, 1903-1957; Civilization, Western; Artificial intelligence; Mathematicians; Gifted persons; Scientists; Genius;
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The computational beauty of nature : computer explorations of fractals, chaos, complex systems, and adaptation / by Flake, Gary William,author.; MIT Press,publisher.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 469-482) and index.
Subjects: Computer programming.; System analysis.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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25 big ideas : the science that's changing our world / by Matthews, Robert,1959-(CARDINAL)423240;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Science;
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Python playground : geeky projects for the curious programmer / by Venkitachalam, Mahesh,Author(DLC)n 2014073090;
Put the fun back in Python programming and build your skills as you create 3D simulations and graphics, speech-recognition machine-learning systems, IoT devices, and more. The fully updated 2nd edition is here, now with 5 brand-new projects! Harness the power of Python as you turn code into tangible creations with Python Playground, a collection of 15 inventive projects that will expand your programming horizons, spark your curiosity, and elevate your coding skills. Go beyond the basics as you write programs to generate art and music, simulate real-world phenomena, and interact with hardware, all through the use of Python and common libraries such as numpy, matplotlib, and Pillow. As you work through the book's projects, you will: *Craft intricate Spirograph-like designs with parametric equations and the turtle module *Generate music by synthesizing plucked string sounds *Transform everyday images into ASCII art, photomosaics, and eye-popping autostereograms *Design engaging cellular automata and flocking simulations *Explore the realm of 3D graphics, from basic shape rendering to visualizing MRI scan data *Build a Raspberry Pi-powered laser show that dances along with music New to this edition: We've expanded your playground with five new projects: you'll draw fractals, bring Conway's Game of Life into 3D space, and use a Raspberry Pi and Python to create a musical instrument, an IoT garden monitor, and even a machine learning-driven speech recognition system. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just getting started, you'll find Python Playground to be a great way to learn, experiment with, and master this versatile programming language. Covers Python 3.x.
Subjects: Python (Computer program language); Computer software;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Mathematics : powerful patterns into nature and society / by Henderson, Harry,1951-(CARDINAL)766549;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 159-162) and index.How nature counts: Leonardo of Pisa discovers fibonacci numbers: Those useful Arabic numerals -- Practical mathematics -- Reviving mathematics in Europe -- Number theory -- Other mathematicians: Arab mathematicians -- Problem with rabbits -- Fibonacci numbers in nature -- Golden ratio -- Inner harmony? -- Parallels: Mathematics and Greek philosophy -- Leonardo's legacy -- Tools for pattern-finders: Karl Pearson and statistics: Roving mind -- Grammer of science -- Other scientists: Francis Galton -- Statistical tools -- Eugenics and the Galton Laboratory -- Issues: Evaluating experiments -- Issues: Political use of science -- Later life -- Surmises and simulations: John von Neumann puts the computer in play: Young genius in a brilliant city -- Finding a career -- Contributions to physics and mathematics -- Economics and game theory -- Issues: Von Neumann and "The Bomb" -- Need for speed -- Designing the digital computer -- Self-reproducing automaton -- Difficult fate -- Other scientists: Stanisław Ulam -- Delicate equilibrium: John Nash and game theory: "Diffferent" child -- Wayward path to math -- Life at Princeton-- Game theory and the Nash equilibrium -- Falling short -- I was there: Infuriating but so brilliant -- Breakdown -- In the shadowlands -- Connections: Math and madness? -- Long climb back -- Nobel triumph -- Endless structure: Benoît Mandelbrot opens the fractal portal -- Learning in the shadow of war -- Different mathematical path -- Mysterious clumps -- Chaos and fractals -- Mandelbrot set -- Finding applications -- Connections: Generating and applying fractals -- Other scientists: Christopher Scholz -- Popularizing fractals -- I was there: Ego or necessity? -- Achievements -- On butterfly wings: Edward Lorenz and chaos theory: Clouds and calculations -- Forecasting and meteorology -- New approach to weather -- Berserk computer? -- Limits of forecasting -- Trends: Weather forecasting today -- Demonstrations of chaos -- Strange attractors -- Other scientists: Mitchell Feigenbaum -- Chaos: A new paradigm? -- Achieving recognition -- Issues: Theories and fads -- Games of emergence: John H. Conway, "Life," and other pastimes: "I want to be a mathematician" -- Cambridge and "surreal numbers" -- Packed in 24 dimensions -- Puzzles and pastimes -- Game of life -- Life without end? -- Seriously weird? -- Other mathematicians: Martin Gardner -- Other mathematicians: William Gosper -- From cosmos to mind: Roger Penrose suggests hidden connections: Talented family -- Turning to mathematics -- Mathematical physics -- Black holes and hawking -- Twisted space and tricky tiles -- Other scientists: Stephen Hawking --Physics of consciousness -- Connections: Unifying relativity and quantum mechanics -- Is the mind a quantum computer? -- Issues: Penrose and his critics -- Major achievements -- Artificial evolution: Christopher Langton creates virtual life: Dilettante gets a computer -- Discovering "Life" -- Genetic programming -- In Von Neumann's footsteps -- "Langton Loop" -- Field without a name -- Virtual ant colony -- Parallels: Artificial life and computer animation -- Information is life -- Los Alamos Conference -- Connections: Artificial intelligence and artificial life -- Artificial life and consciousness -- A new kind of science? Stephen Wolfram and the universal automaton: Teenage physicist -- Computers at Caltech -- Studying cellular automata -- Mathematica -- Shortcut to complexity? -- Connections: Applying Wolfram's ideas -- Universal automaton -- A new kind of science? -- Issues: Is Wolfram's work pseudoscience? -- Assessing Wolfram's science -- Chronology -- Glossary -- Further resources -- Index.
Subjects: Mathematics.; Mathematics; Mathematics;
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