Modeling and Simulation of Complex Collective Systems

This book provides an in-depth exploration of complex system modeling, focusing on collective aspects and offering practical guidance on when to use cellular automata, hybrid approaches, and traditional methods. It includes fascinating examples such as crowd dynamics, car traffic, and oil spreading, demonstrating how simple rules can create complex patterns. It is essential for students and lecturers in complex system modeling and has applications in various fields.

Format: Hardback
Length: 114 pages
Publication date: 10 October 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Providing a comprehensive overview of the modeling of complex systems, with particular emphasis on the collective aspects of these systems, this book establishes itself as a leading resource in the field. Exemplifying the theses presented in Wolfram's groundbreaking work, A New Kind of Science, discussions revolve around the optimal application of cellular automata, the feasibility of hybrid approaches, and the appropriateness of traditional methods, such as differential equations-based approaches.

A diverse array of captivating examples are explored, encompassing models of crowd dynamics, car traffic, downhill skiers, and oil spreading across the sea surface. Each example is thoroughly discussed and illustrated with insightful comments, shedding light on how simple rules can yield remarkably complex patterns. These examples serve as a valuable tool for comparing cellular automata with more conventional methods.

This book holds immense significance for students and lecturers engaged in complex system modeling, offering valuable insights and techniques that have applications across a wide range of disciplines. Its comprehensive nature and practical approach make it a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand and analyze the dynamics of complex systems.

Weight: 403g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032539003