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"For an idea that does not at first
seem insane, there is no hope"
attributed to Albert Einstein
| Observations on Chaos: Chaos
theory remains a novelty in corrosion measurements / monitoring. It represents an
alternative approach to traditional modeling of corrosion processes. The following
observations made by Sardar and Abrams in their introductory text "Introducing
Chaos" give a flavor of this remarkable science.
- Chaos theory is a new and exciting field of scientific inquiry ... while ancient Chinese
and Greek thought have alluded to its principles, modern "respectable"
scientists have tended to dismiss it as fantasy, until recently.
- The dramatic increase in computing power has advanced the cause of chaos theory.
- Chaos deals with dynamic phenomena - it is relevant to things that change.
- It represents a connection between simplicity and complexity and between orderliness and
randomness.
- It is not in conflict with fundamental physical laws but shows the capacity for
disorder, complexity and unpredictability.
- It represents a possibility of simplifying complex phenomena.
- It casts doubt on traditional scientific model building approaches.
- It could dramatically change the way we view the natural world and ourselves.
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References/Literature:
Z. Sardar and I. Abrams: "Introducing Chaos", Icon Books,
Cambridge, 1999.
Links:
Chaos at Maryland, http://www-chaos.umd.edu/
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