[Fis] Physial Infrmation

2006-07-25 Thread Stanley N. Salthe
Michael said: >I would say that those who might claim that physics is merely applied >mathematics, that it lacks any self standing domain, are certainly >mistaken. Those of us who are physical scientists recognize that our >models of the physical world must always be validated by tangible >observat

Re: [Fis] Physical information - anyone for an anyon?

2006-07-25 Thread john . holgate
Quoting Michael Devereux <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: Thanks Michael for your cogent reply. I understand Landauer's insight not as an analysis of the logical structure of information, nor of its ubiquitous utility throughout human endeavors, but rather as a more precise description of the mechanisms

[Fis] LIST VACATIONS

2006-07-25 Thread Pedro Marijuan
Dear FISers, Following our tradition, the discussions in the list should be suspended (or notably reduced) during the coming month. After these monthly vacations, we will resume the regular exchanges in September 1st. Have a nice time! Pedro ___ f