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strange attrac·tor
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Princeton's WordNet
strange attractor, chaotic attractornoun
an attractor for which the approach to its final point in phase space is chaotic
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strange attractornoun
An attractor that has non-integer dimension or whose dynamics on it are chaotic.
Etymology: The term was coined by David Ruelle and Floris Takens.
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strange attractor
A strange attractor is a term used in chaos theory to describe a type of attractor in dynamical systems (mathematical or physical systems that evolve over time). It is characterized by its complex, fractal structure and its sensitive dependence on initial conditions. This means that even small changes in the starting point of the system can lead to vastly different outcomes, making the system's long-term behavior unpredictable. Strange attractors are called "strange" because they have non-integer dimensions, unlike common attractors which have integer dimensions.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of strange attractor in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of strange attractor in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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