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Depth, a complexity measure from computational complexity, quantifies the shortest parallel computation for system states. It is large only for systems with embedded computation, distinguishing it from other complexity measures.

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Area of Science:

  • Statistical physics
  • Computational complexity theory

Background:

  • Natural systems possess complexity that can be quantified.
  • Existing complexity measures may not capture all aspects of system evolution.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Introduce and define 'depth' as a novel complexity measure for natural systems.
  • Compare depth with other existing complexity measures.
  • Identify conditions under which depth is significant.

Main Methods:

  • Define depth based on the shortest parallel computation to construct system states or histories.
  • Analyze the properties of this depth measure.
  • Compare depth's behavior against other complexity metrics.

Main Results:

  • Depth quantifies the computational resources needed to generate system states.
  • Depth is shown to be large specifically in systems with embedded computation.
  • The study discusses the properties of depth and its relation to other complexity measures.

Conclusions:

  • Depth offers a unique perspective on system complexity, focusing on computational requirements.
  • The presence of embedded computation is a key factor for high depth.
  • Depth provides a valuable tool for analyzing complex natural systems in statistical physics.