作者: A. Bejan , M. R. Errera
DOI: 10.1063/1.4941554
关键词: Object (philosophy) 、 Fractal 、 Field (geography) 、 Cognitive science 、 Second law of thermodynamics 、 Constructal law 、 Arrow of time 、 Meaning (philosophy of language) 、 Theoretical physics 、 Natural (music)
摘要: Physics is concise, simple, unambiguous, and constantly improving. Yet, confusion reigns in the field especially with respect to complexity second law of thermodynamics. In this paper, we step back take a look at these notions—their meaning definition—on background provided by nature We review central concepts words that underpin physics evolutionary design today: information, knowledge, evolution, change, arrow time, pattern, organization, drawings, complexity, fractal dimension, object, icon, model, empiricism, theory, disorder, law, “any” system thermodynamics, morphing freely, constructal law. show, for example, information not dimension measure pattern live flow architecture. Drawings, as physical means facilitate are subject natural tendency toward evolution. Complexity, evolution most powerful useful when pursued discipline, precise terms, rules, principles.