On Phenomenology of Complex Scientific Systems

Abstract

Performance evolution of a number of complex scientific and technical systems demonstrate exponential progress with time exp(+t/C) . The speed of progress C - a measure of difficulty and complexity - is analyzed for high energy elementary particle colliders, astrophysical searches for galaxies and exoplanets, protein structure determination and compared with computers and thermonuclear fusion reactors. An explanation of the characteristic exponential progress is offered.

14 pages, 11 Figs, 2 Tables v2 - Fig.10 and one reference added (on peak laser power)

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