1. A New Simulation Methodology Developed in Euphoria
System Matrix Notation (SMN) provides for the representation, analysis and
simulation of general systems.
"SMN Particle Simulator v3.1" is a simple example implementation of SMN in the
context of systems of particles (as a general proof-of-concept for the
mathematical methodology and I am hoping to attract some interest and assistance
from other developers). The program allows one to easily create and interact with
systems of particles as one watches them evolve on the screen. In general any
type of system can be modeled and future versions of SMN will allow for arbitrary
general systems and advanced analysis techniques.
To view screen shots, download the software or read more information see:
www.Anandavala.info/TASTMOTNOR/code/v3.1/SMNPS3_1.html
Other types of system models are illustrated on the website including quantum
logic circuits, an idealised spring, a drink machine and so on. One can also use
SMN for general software engineering. Furthermore, the unified mathematical
foundation allows for seamless integration of different systems by merging their
matrices into a single matrix.
Some advanced techniques are also discussed, one technique allows one to derive
the causal logic of a system by defining its subsystem connectivity and by
observing its behaviour. Or one may map out a system's entire potential state
space (for example, in software one could locate any possible error condition and
thus make guaranteed "faultless" software). Or one can utilise a form of "warp
drive" for general information processes that allows for considerable
acceleration in certain conditions (e.g. in some cases a computation that may
take millions of iterations can be computed in a single iteration).
The source code is readable within the program distribution files and there is a
considerable amount of peripheral information on the website, including detailed
mathematical discussions on the core algorithm (and some of its implications) and
general discussions on the many conceptual issues involved.
The methodology can be quite a brain bender to begin with, especially if one is
coming from a materialist perspective, however once one has familiarised oneself
with the concepts and undergone a metaphysical paradigm shift into an information
theoretic perspective then the methodology exhibits great conceptual elegance and
power.
Any comments, questions, suggestions or assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Regards,
John Ringland
john.ringland[at]anandavala.info
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