Dive into descriptive complexity and discover how randomness, optimal programs, and subrecursive ideas shape this branch of theory. This work presents foundational concepts and key results in a rigorous, approachable way.
The book surveys several formulations of descriptive complexity, explains how different definitions relate, and shows what these differences mean for infinite and finite strings. It uses clear, structured chapters to compare absolute and conditional complexity, introduce subrecursive approaches, and discuss the behavior of universal computers and optimal programs. Readers will see how ideas about randomness, immunity, and complexity interact across formulations.
Ideal for readers of theoretical computer science and mathematical logic seeking a rigorous treatment of descriptive complexity and its foundational questions.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the fascinating concept of 'descriptive complexity' in computer science. The author presents various formulations of the notion of descriptive complexity, seeking to define and measure the randomness of infinite binary strings. The book considers how the complexity of a program might change when given more information about the object it operates on, such as its length. A key question is whether there exist truly random sequences or if all sequences can be described using some finite program. This question is explored through a 'subrecursive formulation' which places restrictions on the functions which can be computed. The author ultimately concludes that truly random sequences do exist and that they cannot be described using any finite program. This book will appeal to computer scientists, mathematicians, and anyone interested in the foundations of computing and information theory. Its insights into the nature of randomness and complexity provide valuable contributions to our understanding of these fundamental concepts. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781332145317_0
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