Constructal Theory is nascent but still really interesting way at looking at optimization in systems:
"The main principle of the constructal theory is that every system is destined to remain imperfect.
According to this, the best that can be done is to optimally distribute the imperfections of the system, and this optimal distribution of imperfection will generate the geometry or shape of the studied system.
And it's generating some press lately in the prediction of biomechanical systems.
Posted by Da Mystik Homeboy at December 30, 2005 04:08 PM