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Computational Principle Boundary Theory: Defining the Limits of Computational Capability

Jincheng Zhang

Published Aug 16, 2026• 0 citations
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Computational Principle Boundary Theory (CPBT) is a framework that formalises the relationship between a system's computational principles and its inherent capability limits. By representing computational power as a function of underlying principles and constraints, CPBT provides a unified method for analysing the theoretical upper bounds of any computational model. This paper introduces the core concepts of CPBT, develops a mathematical representation of the principle-ability boundary, explores its implications for classical and quantum models, and demonstrates how CPBT can guide the design of future computational architectures. The theory is expressed entirely in plain text, with all mathematical notation rendered in standard ASCII format to facilitate easy copying and pasting. The discussion is limited to theoretical analysis, and no experimental data or tables are presented.

DOI
10.5281/zenodo.21962648

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