A multimedia introduction to chaos

Yih-Yuh Chen

Physica A: Statistical Mechanics and its Applications, 1995, vol. 221, issue 1, 314-329

Abstract: With the advent of truly fast, but relatively inexpensive, personal computers, one can easily perform a desktop numerical experiment for some of the simplest chaotic dynamical systems, and view the animated dynamics “on-the-fly”. When incorporated with sound effects, learning the basic ideas behind the seemingly complex behavior this way can be an enjoyable experience. Here, we will give a poor man's version of how multimedia can aid in one's understanding of this exploding field. Along the way, we will also give a brief indication on the possible connection between KAM theorem and phyllotaxis, the leaf arrangement, in botany.

Date: 1995
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DOI: 10.1016/0378-4371(95)00252-3

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