... evolution of the Monte Carlo method, with potential for application to quantum computing. Design/methodology/approach – Close-reading of selected texts, historiography, and case studies in current developments in the Monte Carlo method of high-energy particle physics (HEP) for developing a platform...

...Uri Fidelman Purpose Feynman's claim that a positron is an electron moving backwards in time implies a paradox. The purpose of this paper (Part I of II) is to prevent the contradiction in physics due to this paradox. Design/methodology/approach Both physical considerations...

...Brian H. Rudall; M. Yolles; B.R. Frieden; G. Kemp Purpose This paper aims to initiate a new, formal theory of sociocultural physics. Design/methodology/approach Its intended scope is limited to predicting either long‐term, large‐scale or short‐term, small‐scale sociocultural events. The theory...

...Yi Lin Purpose This paper aims to show that systemic methods and thinking can be used to develop useful tools to address problems open in traditional science, such as Newtonian physics, universal gravitation, planetary motions, and the three‐body problem. Design/methodology/approach Expanded...

...Anthony G. Booth At the heart of any process of observation there are certain basic things which must happen. These might be analysed in abstract terms, or then again in terms of the quantum physical irreducibles. The paper links between these concerns. It starts by exploring the macroscopic...

... into relativistic form, i.e. based on relativistic physics, we must reform relativistic control theory, making it satisfy Einstein’s principle of relativity. Based on this, some properties of relativistic control theory are discussed in this paper. The steps of the analytical approach to modeling are presented...

... 2001 Cybernetics Systems Gravity Physics Klir (1991) has shown that the development of modern science has gone in two complementary directions. One focuses on studies of objective problems and physical objects, and the other, relations between things or, say, organizations. On one...

... Wiener is asking with the ones to which the Gold Medallist has devoted most of his scientific life. Presents a different point of view, as a tribute to the visionary ideas developed by Wiener. Discusses the “new physics” and the problems facing physics today, at the end of the twentieth century...

...Alex M. Andrew The book thus has two distinct aims, since it has relevance to physics and philosophy of science as well as to practical AI and robotics. In both areas the treatment is innovative and controversial, and certainly deserving of attention. Reference Anonymous (1998...

...François Schächter An abstract Markov‐Informational representation of evolving systems is proposed. This representation is able to filter out purely cognitive aspects of the description. Furthermore, an abstract, informational extension of the second principle of physics is produced. The domain...