Variational Information Principles to Unveil Physical Laws

This article demonstrates that the application of the variation method to <i>purely</i> information-theoretic models can lead to the discovery of fundamental equations in physics, such as Schrödinger’s equation. Our solution, expressed in terms of information parameters rather than physi...

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Main Authors: D. Bernal-Casas, J. M. Oller
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-12-01
Series:Mathematics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7390/12/24/3941
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Summary:This article demonstrates that the application of the variation method to <i>purely</i> information-theoretic models can lead to the discovery of fundamental equations in physics, such as Schrödinger’s equation. Our solution, expressed in terms of information parameters rather than physical quantities, suggests a profound implication—Schrödinger’s equation can be viewed as a unique <i>physical</i> expression of a more profound informational formalism, inspiring new avenues of research.
ISSN:2227-7390