Chaos theory
Chaos Theory
Chaos Theory (pronounced: /ˈkeɪ.ɒs ˈθɪəri/) is a branch of Mathematics focusing on the behavior of dynamical systems that are highly sensitive to initial conditions. This sensitivity is popularly referred to as the Butterfly Effect.
Etymology
The term "Chaos Theory" comes from the apparent disorder and randomness that the theory attempts to explain. The word "chaos" itself is derived from the Ancient Greek word "χάος", which means "abyss" or "void". The term was first used in the context of mathematics and physics by Edward Lorenz, a meteorologist, in the mid-20th century.
Related Terms
- Butterfly Effect: The concept that small causes can have large effects in general and in chaos theory in particular.
- Fractal: A complex geometric shape that can be split into parts, each of which is a reduced-scale copy of the whole.
- Dynamical System: A concept in mathematical analysis for describing how one state develops into another state over the course of time.
- Nonlinear System: A system in which the change of the output is not proportional to the change of the input.
- Deterministic System: A system in which no randomness is involved in the development of future states of the system.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Chaos theory
- Wikipedia's article - Chaos theory
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