Quantum Concepts in the Social, Ecological and Biological Sciences

Description

Quantum mechanics is traditionally associated with microscopic systems; however, quantum concepts have also been successfully applied to a diverse range of macroscopic systems both within and outside of physics. This book describes how complex systems from a variety of fields can be modelled using quantum mechanical principles; from biology and ecology, to sociology and decision-making. The mathematical basis of these models is covered in detail, furnishing a self-contained and consistent approach. This book provides unique insight into the dynamics of these macroscopic systems and opens new interdisciplinary research frontiers. It will be an essential resource for students and researchers in applied mathematics or theoretical physics who are interested in applying quantum mechanics to dynamical systems in the social, biological or ecological sciences. Cover Front Matter QUANTUM CONCEPTS IN THESOCIAL, ECOLOGICAL AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES Copyright Dedication Contents Preface Acknowledgments 1 Why a Quantum Tool in Classical Contexts? (Part II) Part I: The General Framework 2 Some Preliminaries Part II: Applications 3 Politics 4 Desertification 5 Escape Strategies 6 Closed Ecosystems 7 More on Biological Systems 8 Quantum Game of Life and Its (H, ρ)-Induced Dynamics 9 Prehistoric Data Mining 10 A Simple Model of Information in Stock Markets 11 Decision-Making Driven by the Environment 12 Compatible and Incompatible Questions 13 This Is Not the End... References Index