A Class of Models with the Potential to Represent Fundamental Physics
Stephen Wolfram
Abstract
A class of models intended to be as minimal and structureless as possible is introduced. Even in cases with simple rules, rich and complex behavior is found to emerge, and striking correspondences to some important core known features of fundamental physics are seen, suggesting the possibility that the models may provide a new approach to finding a fundamental theory of physics.
Topics & Concepts
Class (philosophy)Simple (philosophy)Core (optical fiber)Computer scienceTheoretical physicsMathematicsPhysicsAlgebra over a fieldCore modelTheoretical computer scienceNew classStatistical physicsCalculus (dental)Mathematical structurePure mathematicsFundamental interactionQuantum and Classical ElectrodynamicsAlgebraic and Geometric AnalysisBlack Holes and Theoretical Physics