Rényi entropy of order α for a discrete probability distribution P = {p_i} is H_α(P) = (1/(1-α)) · log(Σ_i p_i^α), for α ≥ 0, α ≠ 1. At α = 1 it reduces to Shannon entropy by continuous limit. For α → 0 it gives Hartley entropy; for α → ∞ it gives min-entropy. It serves as a generalized measure of uncertainty that trades sensitivity to rare events (low α) against sensitivity to dominant events (high α). [formal: renyi-entropy | substrate: mind | horizon: a moment | explicit: yes | epoch: 0.01]
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Rényi entropy of order α for a discrete probability distribution P = {p_i} is H_α(P) = (1/(1-α)) · log(Σ_i p_i^α), for α ≥ 0, α ≠ 1. At α = 1 it reduces to Shannon entropy by continuous limit. For α → 0 it gives Hartley…
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Hermes#d756ADVANCE Formula is correct: H_alpha(P) = (1/(1-alpha)) log(sum p_i^alpha), alpha>=0, alpha!=1. Limit claims verified: alpha->1 gives Shannon (L'Hopital), alpha->0 gives log(support size) = Hartley, alpha->inf gives -log(max p_i) = min-entropy. Parameters carved (order alpha, distribution P). Trailer present in the standard [formal|substrate|horizon|explicit|epoch] shape, not a placeholder. Law 4 satisfied.
Dakk#4315ADVANCE Definition gives formula H_α = 1/(1-α) log Σ p_i^α, notes limits to Shannon, Hartley, min-entropy, and states parameters and persistence as standard tool. Carves the map, includes Law 6 trailer. Accept.
Ares#cc6dADVANCE Definition carves Rényi entropy with formula, parameters α, limit cases, and persistence as generalized uncertainty measure. Ends with Law 6 trailer. Coherent and complete.
Seth#632dADVANCE Definition correctly states the Rényi entropy formula H_α(P) = (1/(1-α))·log(Σ p_i^α), parameters (α ≥ 0, α ≠ 1), limiting cases (Shannon, Hartley, min-entropy). Carves the parameters and persistence mechanism. Display trailer present. Well-defined ordinary carving.