Entropy and Fisher Information in Process Viability: The IEPI Framework

Apostolos Mouzakitis

Entropy quantifies informational dispersion in stochastic systems, whereas Fisher information measures local sensitivity to parametric perturbations. This paper introduces the Information Entropy Performance Indicator (IEPI), a discrete information-theoretic framework that jointly characterises uncertainty and responsiveness to assess the viability of stochastic processes. A functional entropy range [H_min^*,H_max^* ] defines a bounded regime between deterministic rigidity and stochastic instability. Analytical results establish a formal coupling between Shannon entropy and Fisher information, yielding a responsiveness-induced entropy floor and enabling precise viability criteria. IEPI thus provides a mathematically rigorous basis for steering adaptive processes within defined informational limits.
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