Entropic nonextensivity: A possible measure of complexity
Statistical Mechanics
2007-05-23 v1
Abstract
An updated review [1] of nonextensive statistical mechanics and thermodynamics is colloquially presented. Quite naturally the possibility emerges for using the value of q-1 (entropic nonextensivity) as a simple and efficient manner to provide, at least for some classes of systems, some characterization of the degree of what is currently referred to as complexity [2]. A few historical digressions are included as well.
Cite
@article{arxiv.cond-mat/0010150,
title = {Entropic nonextensivity: A possible measure of complexity},
author = {Constantino Tsallis},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:cond-mat/0010150},
year = {2007}
}
Comments
7 figures . Opening talk delivered at the "International Workshop on Classical and Quantum Complexity and Nonextensive Thermodynamics", held in Denton-Texas in 3-6 April 2000. To appear in Chaos, Fractals and Solitons (2001)