This comprehensive text on entropy covers three major types of dynamics: measure preserving transformations; continuous maps on compact spaces; and operators on function spaces. Part I contains proofs of the Shannon-McMillan-Breiman Theorem, the Ornstein-Weiss Return Time Theorem, the Krieger Generator Theorem and, among the newest developments, the ergodic law of series. In Part II, after an expanded exposition of classical topological entropy, the book addresses symbolic extension entropy. It offers deep insight into the theory of entropy structure and explains the role of zero-dimensional dynamics as a bridge between measurable and topological dynamics. Part III explains how both measure-theoretic and topological entropy can be extended to operators on relevant function spaces. Intuitive explanations, examples, exercises and open problems make this an ideal text for a graduate course on entropy theory. More experienced researchers can also find inspiration for further research.

A comprehensive course on entropy in dynamical systems ideal for graduate students learning the subject from scratch.

About the Author
Tomasz Downarowicz is Full Professor of Mathematics at Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland.

Reviews
"Overall the writing is clear and the author has included motivational and expository material, as well as some examples and exercises. The presentation is nicely unified, and the different parts of the book interact well." Michael Hochman, Mathematical Reviews



Book Information
ISBN 9780521888851
Author Tomasz Downarowicz
Format Hardback
Page Count 404
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 690g
Dimensions(mm) 235mm * 160mm * 25mm