Energy, entropy and work in computational ecosystems: A thermodynamic account

Mariusz Jacyno; Seth Bullock

Energy, entropy and work in computational ecosystems: A thermodynamic account

School of Computer Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Engineering Maths

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Abstract

Recently, computer scientists have begun to build computational ecosystems in which multiple autonomous agents interact locally to achieve globally efficient organised behaviour. Here we present a thermodynamic interpretation of these systems. We highlight the difference between the regular use of terms such as energy and work, and their use within a thermodynamic framework. We explore the way in which this perspective might influence the design and management of such systems.

Original language	Undefined/Unknown
Title of host publication	Artificial Life XI: Proceedings of the Eleventh International Conference on the Simulation and Synthesis of Living Systems
Editors	S. Bullock, J. Noble, R. Watson, Mark A. Bedau
Publisher	Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Press
Pages	274-281
Number of pages	8
Publication status	Published - 2008

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Jacyno, M., & Bullock, S. (2008). Energy, entropy and work in computational ecosystems: A thermodynamic account. In S. Bullock, J. Noble, R. Watson, & M. A. Bedau (Eds.), Artificial Life XI: Proceedings of the Eleventh International Conference on the Simulation and Synthesis of Living Systems (pp. 274-281). Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Press. http://seis.bris.ac.uk/~sb15704/pubs_abstracts.html#eps266131

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Jacyno, M & Bullock, S 2008, Energy, entropy and work in computational ecosystems: A thermodynamic account. in S Bullock, J Noble, R Watson & MA Bedau (eds), Artificial Life XI: Proceedings of the Eleventh International Conference on the Simulation and Synthesis of Living Systems. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Press, pp. 274-281. <http://seis.bris.ac.uk/~sb15704/pubs_abstracts.html#eps266131>

Energy, entropy and work in computational ecosystems: A thermodynamic account. / Jacyno, Mariusz; Bullock, Seth.

Artificial Life XI: Proceedings of the Eleventh International Conference on the Simulation and Synthesis of Living Systems. ed. / S. Bullock; J. Noble; R. Watson; Mark A. Bedau. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Press, 2008. p. 274-281.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Contribution (Conference Proceeding)

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