Quantum Techniques in Stochastic Mechanics

By John C. Baez and Jacob D. Biamonte

We introduce the theory of chemical reaction networks and their relation to stochastic Petri nets -- important ways of modeling population biology and many other fields. We explain how techniques from quantum mechanics can be used to study these models. This relies on a profound and still mysterious analogy between quantum theory and probability theory, which we explore in detail. We also give a tour of key results concerning chemical reaction networks and Petri nets.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9813226935
• ISBN13: 9789813226937
• Release Date: April 2018
• Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
• Length: 276 Pages
• Weight: 1.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.7" x 9.6"