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Math: Chaos theory: Exponent: Lyapunov: What is the Lyapunov exponent? [Physics: Dynamics]

Feb 19th, 2006 09:53
Knud van Eeden,

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Math: Chaos theory: Exponent: Lyapunov: What is the Lyapunov exponent? 
[Physics: Dynamics]

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The Lyapunov exponent in chaos theory indicates how fast a disturbance
in a dynamical system gets bigger or smaller. It is an indicator for
the difference between order and chaos.

The Lyapunov exponent takes e.g. a line in phase space, and looks at
how it expands.

If it expands exponentially, it could be an indication for chaotic
conditions.

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Internet: see also:

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Math: Chaos theory: Overview: Can you give me an overview of chaos 
theory?
http://www.faqts.com/knowledge_base/view.phtml/aid/26929/fid/867

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