1. Complexity, Self Adaptive Complex Systems, And Chaos Theory This web site explores how chaos theory and the Science of Complexity relate to the thinking about Organizations as dynamic, selfevolving complex systems. Essentially, the objective is to develop http://www.brint.com/Systems.htm

About BRINT News About BRINT Contact Us Advertise Instant Intelligence for Business, Information, Technology, and Knowledge Management Channels General Business Business Technology E-Business Knowledge Management Community Join the Network! Community Forums Community Events Executive Jobs Use Brint.com 'Power Search' to Save Your Search Time by More Than 90% SEARCH HELP Organizations as Self-Adaptive Complex Systems Subject Portals Complex Systems Systems Thinking Chaos Theory Systems Dynamics ... Tools for Complex Systems Research "Where chaos begins, classical science stops. For as long as the world has had physicists inquiring into the laws of nature, it has suffered a special ignorance about disorder in the atmosphere, in the fluctuations of the wildlife populations, in the oscillations of the heart and the brain. The irregular side of nature, the discontinuous and erratic side these have been puzzles to science, or worse, monstrosities." Jame Gleick in Chaos: Making A New Science What is Chaos? A working definition from The Qualitative Study of Unstable Aperiodic Behavior in Deterministic Nonlinear Dynamical Systems (Kellert). A more complete defintion of Chaos is offered on Santa Fe Institute's server at:

2. Chaos Theory The chaos theory. Welcome to Manus J. Donahue s Educational chaos theory and Fractal Geometry Project. An Introduction to chaos theory and Fractal Geometry http://www.duke.edu/~mjd/chaos/chaos.html

The Chaos Theory Home E-mail Welcome to Manus J. Donahue's Educational Chaos Theory and Fractal Geometry Project Welcome! I wrote my first explanatory paper on chaos theory about five years ago. The number of interested visitors I get constantly amazes me, some 100,000 in just the last two years alone! In the wake of an economic as well as a technological revolution, it's comforting to see the number of inquisitive people out there interested in understanding (at some basic level) a pure science such as chaos theory. Due to the incredible success of the first essay (numerous online awards as well as a citation in the New York Times ), I have taken it upon myself to write a book that deals with what I feel to be some of the most interesting breakthroughs in theoretical physics to date. In addition to a chapter on chaos theory (approximately four times as long as this introductory essay and linked to below), I have also included chapters on relativity, quantum mechanics, string theory and the universe, and even a section on the applications of such theories and how they're shaping the future of both science and society. The book is a combination of philosophy and theoretical physics (as I believe the two to be related), skipping over the burdensome mathematics of the theories (as most people have better things to do :) in favor of raw explanatory emphasis, interesting anecdotes and helpful examples. The book, roughly entitled News of the Universe: Life at the Edge of Discovery

3. Chaos Theory A brief introduction to chaos theory, and an essay describing fractional dimensions. By Gregory Rae http://www.imho.com/grae/chaos/

4. Chaos Theory And Fractals History of chaos as well as extensive information on chaos theory and fractals. Contains several pictures of fractals and links to other chaos theory and fractals pages. http://www.mathjmendl.org/chaos/

Chaos Theory and Fractals By Jonathan Mendelson and Elana Blumenthal Outline Introduction to Chaos Determinism Early Chaos Edward Lorenz ... Works Cited Introduction to Chaos The dictionary definition of chaos is turmoil, turbulence, primordial abyss, and undesired randomness, but scientists will tell you that chaos is something extremely sensitive to initial conditions. Chaos also refers to the question of whether or not it is possible to make good long-term predictions about how a system will act. A chaotic system can actually develop in a way that appears very smooth and ordered. Determinism Sir Isaac Newton Determinism is the belief that every action is the result of preceding actions. It began as a philosophical belief in Ancient Greece thousands of years ago and was introduced into science around 1500 A.D. with the idea that cause and effect rules govern science. Sir Isaac Newton was closely associated with the establishment of determinism in modern science. His laws were able to predict systems very accurately. They were deterministic at their core because they implied that everything that would occur would be based entirely on what happened right before. The Newtonian model of the universe is often depicted as a billiard game in which the outcome unfolds mathematically from the initial conditions in a pre-determined fashion, like a movie that can be run forwards or backwards in time. Determinism remains as one of the more important concepts of physical science today. Early Chaos

5. Chaos Theory: A Brief Introduction chaos theory A Brief Introduction. What exactly is chaos? This phenomenon, common to chaos theory, is also known as sensitive dependence on initial conditions. http://www.imho.com/grae/chaos/chaos.html

Chaos Theory: A Brief Introduction What exactly is chaos? The name "chaos theory" comes from the fact that the systems that the theory describes are apparently disordered, but chaos theory is really about finding the underlying order in apparently random data. When was chaos first discovered? The first true experimenter in chaos was a meteorologist, named Edward Lorenz. In 1960, he was working on the problem of weather prediction. He had a computer set up, with a set of twelve equations to model the weather. It didn't predict the weather itself. However this computer program did theoretically predict what the weather might be. One day in 1961, he wanted to see a particular sequence again. To save time, he started in the middle of the sequence, instead of the beginning. He entered the number off his printout and left to let it run. When he came back an hour later, the sequence had evolved differently. Instead of the same pattern as before, it diverged from the pattern, ending up wildly different from the original. (See figure 1.) Eventually he figured out what happened. The computer stored the numbers to six decimal places in its memory. To save paper, he only had it print out three decimal places. In the original sequence, the number was .506127, and he had only typed the first three digits, .506. By all conventional ideas of the time, it should have worked. He should have gotten a sequence very close to the original sequence. A scientist considers himself lucky if he can get measurements with accuracy to three decimal places. Surely the fourth and fifth, impossible to measure using reasonable methods, can't have a huge effect on the outcome of the experiment. Lorenz proved this idea wrong.

6. Chaos Theory Resources - Fractals - Directories - Academic Info A Directory of Internet resources on chaos theory and fractals. http://www.academicinfo.net/mathchaos.html

Academic Info Mathematics Home Search Index Contact ... Mathematics Chaos Theory Advertisers Find Books on Mathematics GRE/GMAT Math Workbook University of Phoenix Online - Earn your degree 100% online. Questia - Search over 70,000 books and journals online. HotJobs.com Looking for a new job? Post your resume here. TheFreeDictionary.com FreeEncyclopedia ESL - Improve Your English Prescription Drug Information ... Lab Band Surgery - The Weight Loss Institute offers research on weight loss and diet pills Online Education.net Online Degrees College-Campus.com ... Auto Insurance Cheap You can sponsor this page Email us for details A Beginner's Guide to Chaos "This page was created to give a short introduction into some of the concepts and creations of Chaos Science. Chaos is very much related to fractal images which many view as both breathtaking artistically and thought provoking intellectually. It's written in fairly simple language and is intended primarily for beginners, however, an understanding of some basic mathematics and math terminology is required. Sections include: What is Chaos ; Calculator Chaos ; What are Fractals ; What is Fractal Dimensions.

7. Chaos Theory And Education Describes how chaos theory can impact educational theory. Explains chaos theory and gives examples in education. http://www.libraryreference.org/chaos.html

Chaos Theory and Education Michael Lorenzen The universe is a chaotic place. It is full of uncertainty and it can be difficult to predict exactly what is going to happen at any given time be it the present or the far future. Scientists and mathematicians have developed a theory to explain this phenomenon. It is called chaos theory and it is highly relevant to the field of teaching. Education is an uncertain endeavor. Not only is it difficult to exactly predict what will happen in the class each day, it is nearly impossible to ascertain what the best course of education for any given person or class may be. The reasons for this are simple. Education is connected to the rest universe and as such is fully subject to the chaos that naturally exists in reality. Chaos has been contemplated by mankind for several millennia. The concept can be seen in early religious philosophy (Hinduism has believed in chaos from its inception) to the Babylonian epic of Gilgamesh. Isaac Newton also considered the nature of chaos in the universe. A modern view of chaos theory was written by Gollub and Solomon. They wrote (282), "A chaotic system is defined as one that shows sensitivity to initial conditions. That is, any uncertainty in the initial state of the given system, no matter how small, will lead to rapidly growing errors in any effort to predict the future behavior In other words, the system is chaotic. Its behavior can be predicted only if the initial conditions are known to an infinite degree of accuracy, which is impossible."

8. Chaos Theory chaos theory. chaos theory. The Division of Labour. Chaos and Dialectics. Dialectical materialism, elaborated by Karl Marx and Frederick Engels, was concerned with much more than political economy http://www.marxist.com/science/chaostheory.html

Chaos Theory Chaos Theory The Division of Labour Chaos and Dialectics Dialectical materialism, elaborated by Karl Marx and Frederick Engels, was concerned with much more than political economy: it was a world view. Nature, as Engels in particular sought to demonstrate in his writings, is proof of the correctness of both materialism and dialectics. "My recapitulation of mathematics and the natural sciences," he wrote, "was undertaken in order to convince myself also in detail…that in nature amid the welter of innumerable changes, the same dialectical laws of motion force their way through as those which in history govern the apparent fortuitousness of events…" (16) What then, are the general features of chaotic systems? Having described them in mathematical terms, what application does the mathematics have? One of the features given prominence by Gleick and others is what has been dubbed "the butterfly effect." Lorenz, had discovered on his computer-simulated weather a remarkable development. One of his simulations was based on twelve variables, including, as we said, non-linear relationships. He found that if he started his simulation with values that were only slightly different from the original—the difference being that one set were down to six decimal places and the second set down three places—then the "weather" produced by the computer soon veered wildly from the original. Where perhaps a slight perturbation might have been expected, there was, only after a brief period of recognisable similarity, a completely different pattern.

9. Www.students.uiuc.edu/~ag-ho/chaos/chaos.html chaos theory It s sinful yet so exciting ..the winter of 2004, let the rumors begin chaos theory is BRIAN SCHLEPER Drums, Vocals DAN ALTOBELLI- Vocals, Bass ERNIE ALBANESIUS- Guitars, Vocals. http://www.students.uiuc.edu/~ag-ho/chaos/chaos.html

10. Chaos We borrow a working definition for chaos theory from Dr. Stephen Kellert The Qualitative Study of Unstable Chaos is qualitative in that it seeks to know the general character http://www.exploratorium.edu/complexity/lexicon/chaos.html

Chaos We borrow a working definition for chaos theory from Dr. Stephen Kellert: The Qualitative Study of Unstable Aperiodic Behavior in DeterministicNonlinear dynamical systems.11 I should briefly dissect some of these terms to better describe what is and what is not chaotic in nature: Exhibits Lexicon Timeline © The Exploratorium, 1996

11. Chaos Theory: An Anchorage, Alaska Paintball Team A recreational and tournament team based in Anchorage. Pictures, game variations, and links. http://www.paintballchaos.com/

The MSTS schedule is out! As well, Element Paintball will be hosting again at their Klatt Road Field! Look for more information coming very soon. The first event will take place on June 5th and 6th Round 5 is NOT yet complete as of 6/4/04, we will post here and on the forum when it is ready. I am working on it again, so maybe by MSTS2 round 1? (oops) We also have plans to travel out-of-state to a tournament this year! It'll be a blast and we can't wait! Watch out world the sexitude is spreading! Peace Out -Ryan Welcome to our Website! Thanks for Visiting! All images and logos are the property of Chaos Theory or have been used by permission. Please do not display or link to them without permission from Chaos Theory. Paintball team "Chaos Theory" is based in Anchorage, Alaska and was formed in 1998. We pride ourselves in remaining candid, easy to get along with, and fair. We may not be the best, but by god, we are the sexiest! Would you like to Advertise here?

12. SCTPLS News, tutorials, data library, and information on conferences. http://www.societyforchaostheory.org/

FRACTAL OF THE DAY (Archive) WELCOME TO SCTPLS Holly Arrow, SCTPLS President ( 2003-present ) The Rossler attractor shown on these web pages was designed by Prof. Paul Bourke of the Swinburne University of Technology

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The Billiards Simulation Polygon Table Circle Table Stadium Table Ellipse Table ... Derya Davis , Mathematics and Physics; Carin Ewing , Philosophy; Zhenjian He , Computer Science and Mathematics; Tina Shen , Computer Science Advisors: Bogdan Butoi , Victor Donnay, and Deepak Kumar To Dynamical Systems To Serendip Forum ... Serendip Home Send us your comments at Serendip

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Chaos Theory Paintball Team Chaos Theory NAVIGATION Home Team Members Events Sponsors Welcome to Chaos Theory's Website Chaos Theory is a team that formed in June 2002. Although they have just started playing in tournaments, their season has been very suprising. The team practices are held at Muninger's farm which consist of wooded areas and a speedball course. Not only does the farm consist of practices, but just fun days of playing paintball. Anyone is welcome to come and join for free of charge. Objectives of Chaos Theory is to promote the sport of paintball and provide assistance to those who are new to the game. Accurate, high quality paintballs is important during game time. Chaos Theory uses Kick'n Paintballs. Last updated 11-19-02 You are visitor # This site built and hosted for free by FreeWebs.com. Click here to get your own free website.

15. Chaos Theory A series of Buffy, Angel and XMen Crossover fiction with a few guest stars. http://blackthorne.thepartingglass.net/fiction/fanfic.htm

Chaos Theory The Fanfiction of Dorian Blackthorne UPDATE-October 5th, 2003: I've redesigned the site once again, and added a few other pages. Chapter Three of "Heartbreak" has been loaded. I'm hoping to finish it up by the end of October. "Taking the Initiative" won a Crossing Over Award for Best X-Men Crossover! Nifty award graphic with a link to the site below. Welcome! This is the home of the VI-Verse stories, a set of Buffy/Angel/X-Men crossover stories that feature numerous cameos and a set of somewhat unique original characters. Select from the choices below, and enjoy! The VI-Verse Stories: Listing of the stories involved. Recommended sites: These are some of the places I visit frequently. Can I add to this madness?: I've had a couple of folks ask me about writing stories in this universe. If you're another interested party, check this page out for the basic guidelines. And I'm also looking for some artwork to liven this site up a bit! What is this? Why Chaos Theory?: An explanation of the site. Click here to send email.

16. The Society For Chaos Theory In Psychology Life Sciences The Society for chaos theory in Psychology Life Sciences The Society for chaos theory in Psychology Life Sciences is an international forum bringing together researchers, theoreticians, and http://rdre1.inktomi.com/click?u=http://www.societyforchaostheory.org/index.html

17. Chaos Theory: Printable Version An Introduction to chaos theory and Fractal Geometry. The very name chaos theory seems to contradict reason, in fact it seems somewhat of an oxymoron. http://www.duke.edu/~mjd/chaos/chaosp.html

An Introduction to Chaos Theory and Fractal Geometry Author: Manus J. Donahue III "Physicists like to think that all you have to do is say, these are the conditions, now what happens next?" -Richard P. Feynman An interesting question arises from many skeptics concerning why chaos has just recently been noticed. If chaotic systems are so mandatory to our every day life, how come mathematicians have not studied chaos theory earlier? The answer can be given in one word: computers. The calculations involved in studying chaos are repetitive, boring and number in the millions. No human is stupid enough to endure the boredom; however, a computer is always up to the challenge. Computers have always been known for their excellence at mindless repetition; hence, the computer is our telescope when studying chaos. For, without a doubt, one cannot really explore chaos without a computer. Before advancing into the more precocious and advanced areas of chaos, it is necessary to touch on the basic principle that adequately describes chaos theory, the Butterfly Effect. The Butterfly Effect was vaguely understood centuries ago and is still satisfactorily portrayed in folklore: "For want of a nail, the shoe was lost;

18. THE THIRD CULTURE Collected works and ideas of intellectuals whose work bridges the gap that C.P. Snow identified as existing between traditional intellectuals and the sciences. Topics include physics, evolutionary biology, philosophy, psychology, artificial life, chaos theory, neural nets, fractals, and others. http://www.edge.org/3rd_culture/index.html

Home About Edge Features Edge Editions ... Edge Search The Third Culture The third culture consists of those scientists and other thinkers in the empirical world who, through their work and expository writing, are taking the place of the traditional intellectual in rendering visible the deeper meanings of our lives, redefining who and what we are. In the past few years, the playing field of American intellectual life has shifted, and the traditional intellectual has become increasingly marginalized. A 1950s education in Freud, Marx, and modernism is not a sufficient qualification for a thinking person in the 1990s. Indeed, the traditional American intellectuals are, in a sense, increasingly reactionary, and quite often proudly (and perversely) ignorant of many of the truly significant intellectual accomplishments of our time. Their culture, which dismisses science, is often nonempirical. It uses its own jargon and washes its own laundry. It is chiefly characterized by comment on comments, the swelling spiral of commentary eventually reaching the point where the real world gets lost. In 1959 C.P. Snow published a book titled The Two Cultures. On the one hand, there were the literary intellectuals; on the other

19. Quantum Chaos An essay on the effects chaos theory would have on traditional quantum mechanics. http://www.scitec.auckland.ac.nz/~king/Preprints/book/quantcos/qchao/quantc.htm

Genesis of Eden Diversity Encyclopedia Get the Genesis of Eden AV-CD Windows / Mac Compatible Includes live video seminars, enchanting renewal songs and a thousand page illustrated codex. Join SAKINA-Weave A transformative network reflowering Earth's living diversity in gender reunion. Return to Genesis of Eden? STATIONARY STATES or wave patterns, associated with the energy levels of a Rydberg atom (a highly excited hydrogen atom) in a strong magnetic field can exhibit chaotic qualities. The states shown in the left two images seem regular, the right two are chaotic. In the third picture the state lies mostly along a periodic orbit; in the fourth, it does not and is difficult to interpret, except for the four mirror symmetries with respect to the vertical horizontal and two diagonal lines. Quantum Chaos Martin Gutzwiller Scientific American Jan 92 POINCARE SECTION OF A HYDROGEN ATOM in a strong magnetic field has regions where the points of the electron's trajectory scatter wildly, indicating chaotic behavior. The section is a slice out of phase space, an abstract six-dimensional space: the usual three for the

20. Choas In The CNS Paper Tutorial on chaos theory and selforganizing systems in the brain. Freeman Neurophysiology Lab, UC Berkeley. http://sulcus.berkeley.edu/FLM/MS/WJF_man2.html

CHAOS IN THE CNS: THEORY AND PRACTICE Walter J. Freeman Abstract The Limbic System Memory Some pivotal questions are: How does the organized neural activity that initiates and sustains voluntary behavior arise in the limbic system? What observable forms does it take? How does it depend on past experience? How does it achieve flexibility in adapting to unpredictably changing environments? An optimal starting point for answers is study of the neural mechanisms for memory, of its role in coding information, and of its role in classical and operant conditioning, which voluntary behavior incorporates and transcends. A principal focus of research has been the ganglia of invertebrates, in the hope that an understanding of the biological basis of memory through the anatomy and physiology of single neurons in simpler nervous systems might lead to the discovery of universal mechanisms of memory in the modifiable synapses (Alkon, 1992). The Hippocampus In regard to applications with neuropsychiatric patients, Alkon concludes (p. 225): "The awesome tasks of treatment must include restructuring the memory banks, reorienting the mind itself." Herein one can begin to see why this enterprise may fail, if the synapse is conceived as an address in a computer memory, which can be re-written as part of a new ''program". We know that memory is fallible, and that the human psyche can generate images, ideas, and articulations that transcend the limits of computers and neuropsychiatry (Sacks, 1985). A noncomputational approach is required (Globus, 1992).

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