Entropic Nonextensivity: A Possible Measure of Complexity

Constantino Tsallis

Working Papers from Santa Fe Institute

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.

Date: 2000-08
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