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Thermodynamics of Brain Wave Configurations: Temporal Dynamics of Thought, Sensation, and Motor Acts

Richard Murdoch Montgomery

2024 · DOI: 10.54026/ars/1023
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Abstract

This study explores the relationship between thermodynamic principles and the temporal dynamics of brain wave

configurations, focusing on the processes underlying thought, sensation, and motor acts. By conceptualizing brain activity

as a dynamic system that minimizes free energy, we analyze how energy landscapes govern transitions between cognitive

states. Brain wave oscillations, including alpha, beta, theta, and gamma rhythms, are modeled as time-dependent attractors

that reflect neural efficiency in processing sensory input and generating motor output. Additionally, we explore the

thermodynamic time scales of thought (milliseconds to seconds), sensation (milliseconds), and motor acts (tens to hundreds

of milliseconds), revealing how neural systems optimize energy dissipation during these processes. This interdisciplinary

approach integrates neural dynamics, thermodynamic laws, and cognitive neuroscience to offer insights into the energetic

constraints that shape mental and physical actions.