Complexity: What Is It?

On the basis of the correlations of distant—in time and/or in space—elements of a many-element system, we propose the hard core of a mathematical definition of what may be referred to as complexity. This definition consistently leads to the concept of degree of complexity.

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2026-04-02
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https://doi.org/10.3390/particles9020033
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Quasicrystal Structures and Properties
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Complexity: What Is It?

Constantino Tsallis
Particles
Quasicrystal Structures and Properties
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Complexity: What Is It?

Constantino Tsallis
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Abstract

On the basis of the correlations of distant—in time and/or in space—elements of a many-element system, we propose the hard core of a mathematical definition of what may be referred to as complexity. This definition consistently leads to the concept of degree of complexity.

ParticlesVol. 9(2)
Santa Fe Institute (US), University of Catania (IT), Complexity Science Hub (AT), Centro Brasileiro de Pesquisas Físicas (BR)
Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico, Fundação Carlos Chagas Filho de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado do Rio de Janeiro
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