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dynamical system

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dynamical system
n.
Mathematics A space together with a transformation of that space, such as the solar system transforming over time according to the equations of celestial mechanics.
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Noun1.dynamical system - (physics) a phase space together with a transformation of that space
phase space - (physics) an ideal space in which the coordinate dimensions represent the variables that are required to describe a system or substance; "a multidimensional phase space"
natural philosophy, physics - the science of matter and energy and their interactions; "his favorite subject was physics"
chaos - (physics) a dynamical system that is extremely sensitive to its initial conditions
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In effect, one can't predict the long-term behavior of a dynamical system because of the rapid growth of small uncertainties present at a system's setup.
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In short, complex dynamical systems are self-patterning, self-regulating and commonly surprising.
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