Simple lessons from complexity

Authors
Goldenfeld, N Kadanoff, LP
Citation
N. Goldenfeld et Lp. Kadanoff, Simple lessons from complexity, SCIENCE, 284(5411), 1999, pp. 87-89
Citations number
18
Categorie Soggetti
Multidisciplinary,Multidisciplinary,Multidisciplinary
Journal title
SCIENCE
ISSN journal
00368075 → ACNP
Volume
284
Issue
5411
Year of publication
1999
Pages
87 - 89
Database
ISI
SICI code
0036-8075(19990402)284:5411<87:SLFC>2.0.ZU;2-1
Abstract
The complexity of the world is contrasted with the simplicity of the basic laws of physics. In recent years, considerable study has been devoted to sy stems that exhibit complex outcomes. This experience has not given us any n ew Laws of physics, but has instead given us a set of Lessons about appropr iate ways of approaching complex systems.