Title :
The physical basis of computability
Author :
Laughlin, Robert B.
Author_Institution :
Stanford Univ., CA, USA
Abstract :
Simulations work in practice because they exploit higher-level organizing principles in nature. Good code writing requires faithfulness to these principles and the discipline not to exceed their limits of validity. An important exception is the use of simulation to search for new kinds of emergence.
Keywords :
computability; digital simulation; engineering computing; natural sciences computing; computability; digital simulation; faithfulness; physical basis; validity; Absorption; Computational modeling; Computer simulation; Ear; Glass; Insulation; Optical computing; Physics computing; Quantum computing; Shape;
Journal_Title :
Computing in Science & Engineering
DOI :
10.1109/5992.998638
