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Maxwell'S Demon: Entropy, Information, Computing (Princeton Series In Physics, 49)
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About 120 Years Ago, James Clerk Maxwell Introduced His Now Legendary Hypothetical Demon As A Challenge To The Integrity Of The Second Law Of Thermodynamics. Fascination With The Demon Persisted Throughout The Development Of Statistical And Quantum Physics, Information Theory, And Computer Scienceand Linkages Have Been Established Between Maxwell'S Demon And Each Of These Disciplines. The Demon'S Seductive Quality Makes It Appealing To Physical Scientists, Engineers, Computer Scientists, Biologists, Psychologists, And Historians And Philosophers Of Science. Until Now Its Important Source Material Has Been Scattered Throughout Diverse Journals.This Book Brings Under One Cover Twentyfive Reprints, Including Seminal Works By Maxwell And William Thomson; Historical Reviews By Martin Klein, Edward Daub, And Peter Heimann; Information Theoretic Contributions By Leo Szilard, Leon Brillouin, Dennis Gabor, And Jerome Rothstein; And Innovations By Rolf Landauer And Charles Bennett Illustrating Linkages With The Limits Of Computation. An Introductory Chapter Summarizes The Demon'S Life, From Maxwell'S Illustration Of The Second Law'S Statistical Nature To The Most Recent Exorcism Of The Demon Based On A Need Periodically To Erase Its Memory. An Annotated Chronological Bibliography Is Included.Originally Published In 1990.The Princeton Legacy Library Uses The Latest Printondemand Technology To Again Make Available Previously Outofprint Books From The Distinguished Backlist Of Princeton University Press. These Editions Preserve The Original Texts Of These Important Books While Presenting Them In Durable Paperback And Hardcover Editions. The Goal Of The Princeton Legacy Library Is To Vastly Increase Access To The Rich Scholarly Heritage Found In The Thousands Of Books Published By Princeton University Press Since Its Founding In 1905.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Maxwell's Demon: Entropy, Information, Computing'? A: The book explores the concept of Maxwell's Demon, a thought experiment introduced by James Clerk Maxwell that challenges the second law of thermodynamics, while linking it to various fields such as statistical physics, information theory, and computer science.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Maxwell's Demon: Entropy, Information, Computing' is Harvey S. Leff.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 349 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of the book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Maxwell's Demon' first published? A: The book was originally published on December 21, 1990.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in thermodynamics? A: Yes, the book is categorized under thermodynamics and provides insights into the topic through the lens of Maxwell's Demon.
- Q: Does the book include historical reviews or contributions from other scientists? A: Yes, the book includes historical reviews by notable scientists and contributions from figures like Leo Szilard and Charles Bennett.
- Q: Is there any supplemental material included in the book? A: The book includes an introductory chapter summarizing the concept of Maxwell's Demon and an annotated chronological bibliography.
- Q: What is the significance of Maxwell's Demon in science? A: Maxwell's Demon is significant as it raises questions about the nature of entropy and information, influencing various scientific disciplines from physics to computer science.
- Q: Can I find this book in hardcover format? A: Yes, the Princeton Legacy Library offers this book in both paperback and hardcover editions.