Physics and Probability - Essays in Honor of Edwin T. Jaynes (Paperback, Revised)

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.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	December 2004
First published:	1993
Editors:	W. T. Grandy Jr • P. W. Milonni
Dimensions:	246 x 189 x 16mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	296
Edition:	Revised
ISBN-13:	978-0-521-61710-9
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > General Promotions
LSN:	0-521-61710-3
Barcode:	9780521617109

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