RE: [Fis] Re: Shannon Entropy

> > So far, we?ve heard in our FIS discussion that Shannon
> entropy is pure
> > mathematics
> Thats true, it is a mathematical expression which can be
> applied to many systems having probability dostributions. and
> therefore completely separate from the entropy described
> > by Boltzmann et al.
> For me not completely separated, but realted !!!

Dear Werner,

I am happy to see you taking this up. I had almost given up on this
discussion, particularly after the ad-hominem arguments about
"Leyerdorff's theory" opposing Michel's reading of Shannon.

I completely agree: Shannon's formula is a mathematical expression that
is formally similar to the Boltzmann equation. The reference to a
physical system is possible, but not necessary.

With kind regards,

Loet

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Received on Mon Jun 14 19:27:46 2004