Chaos

 Chaos theory, a branch of mathematics, describes complex systems where even the smallest changes can create significant impacts. This concept applies notably to moving bodies, where both the motion and external forces - the four fundamental ones being gravity, electromagnetic, and the weak and strong nuclear forces - can influence the outcome.

This dynamic interaction generates patterns called "attractors," which usually take on a fractal form. Fractals are intricate, infinitely complex shapes that follow specific rules or laws. A classic example is Koch's snowflake, which continually adds triangles according to a 3x law, creating a fascinating and intricate pattern.

While linear equations governed by the order of operations (brackets, division/multiplication, addition/subtraction) rarely create chaos, non-linear equations, in contrast, often give rise to chaotic systems. The field of chaos theory is broad, presenting a multitude of unique problems and conjectures.

Edward Lorenz is renowned for discovering the butterfly effect through his early computer models. This phenomenon theorizes that a seemingly insignificant event, such as a butterfly flapping its wings in the Amazon, could potentially trigger a tornado in Texas. Although this theory remains unproven, it has considerably influenced our understanding of dynamic systems.

Lastly, the three-body problem perfectly exemplifies the complexity within chaos theory. Predicting the gravitational interactions among a star and two planets, or any three celestial bodies for that matter, becomes immensely complicated due to the intricate attractors these interactions form.

 To conclude, chaos is a complex mathematics branch whose laws must be described by a new branch of calculus. A creator of such a branch should win the noble prize and physics and also the fields medal ( an award in mathematics for mathematicians below 40) if this mathematician is under 40.

Comments

  1. Hi Vivaan. That’s a fascinating read. Enjoyed it. Keep it up.

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  2. Interesting read Vivaan! Well written and great food for thought.

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  3. Wow vivaan sometimes these topics go above my head! But the physics book we purchased from UK did good to you! Love you beta - - mommy

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  4. Great read! Chaos is also why we can never have a 100% accurate weather forecast, isn’t it?

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  5. Interesting Blog vivaan, as Iwas reading about the interaction between 3 celestial bodies I could not help but wonder if it is applicable to you mom and me. As many times given the same situation we are in the out come is always different,

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  6. Wow Vivaan, I'm amazed at how well you have understood such a complex topic. Not only that, but you have explained it systematically too. Keep it up!!
    Well done!!

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