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== Fiction cross-reference ==
== Fiction cross-reference ==


[[File:Hamangia-figures-Lorenz-attractor.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Hamangia figurines computing the Lorenz system]]
[[File:Hamangia-figures-Lorenz-attractor.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Hamangia figurines computing the Lorenz system.  See [[Scrying engine]].]]
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Revision as of 07:51, 2 June 2016

A sample solution in the Lorenz attractor when ρ = 28, σ = 10, and β = 8/3

The Lorenz system is a system of ordinary differential equation (the Lorenz equations) first studied by Edward Lorenz.

Description

It is notable for having chaotic solutions for certain parameter values and initial conditions.

In particular, the Lorenz attractor is a set of chaotic solutions of the Lorenz system which, when plotted, resemble a butterfly or figure eight.

Nonfiction cross-reference

Fiction cross-reference

Hamangia figurines computing the Lorenz system. See Scrying engine.

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