Coarse-Graining, Renormalization and Universality - Lecture 1

Explore the fundamental concepts of coarse-graining, renormalization, and universality in this comprehensive lecture from the Santa Fe Institute's 2012 Complex Systems Summer School. Delve into an interdisciplinary approach to these topics, designed for graduate and postdoctoral students in mathematical, biological, cognitive, and social sciences. Gain insights from Simon DeDeo's expertise as he presents material partially supported by the National Science Foundation. Access the full bibliography for further study and engage with content that bridges multiple scientific disciplines to enhance understanding of complex systems.

Lecture 1: Coarse-Graining, Renormalization & Universality