theory of probabilities

Generalized thermostatistics: beyond Boltzmann-Gibbs

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In the vast landscape of physics, the understanding of matter at the microscopic scale has long been dominated by classical statistical mechanics. Based on the Boltzmann-Gibbs entropy, this approach has allowed for an astonishingly precise explanation of the thermodynamic behavior of many systems. Yet, in the face of the growing complexity of natural systems, particularly … Read more

The birth of probability theory

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La naissance de la théorie des probabilités

IN BRIEF Origins of probability theory in games of chance. 1654: Correspondence between Pierre de Fermat and Blaise Pascal marking the beginning of probability calculus. Development of probabilities during the 19th century. Kolmogorov introduced axiomatic in 1933. Abraham de Moivre and his contribution with “The Doctrine of Chances” in 1718. Probability theory was systematized from … Read more