Title :
Symmetries, groups, groupoids and systems of systems
Author :
Alonso, E. ; Karcanias, Nicos ; Hessami, A.G.
Author_Institution :
City Univ. London, London, UK
Abstract :
In this paper we propose an algebraic model of systems based on the concept of symmetry that can be instrumental in representing Systems of Systems two main characteristics, namely complexity and (hierarchical) emergence.
Keywords :
computational complexity; group theory; algebraic model; complexity; groupoids; symmetry; systems of systems; Chemicals; Equations; Instruments; Mathematical model; Physics; Systems engineering and theory; Trajectory; conservative systems; emergence; groups and groupoids; symmetries; systems of systems;
Conference_Titel :
Systems Conference (SysCon), 2013 IEEE International
Conference_Location :
Orlando, FL
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-3107-4
DOI :
10.1109/SysCon.2013.6549889