chaos theory
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(mathematics) an interdisciplinary theory about complex systems that obey particular laws but appear to have little or no order
- Chaos theory explains how small changes can lead to huge differences in complex systems.
- Weather forecasting often uses chaos theory to model unpredictable weather patterns.
- In chaos theory, even simple systems can behave in complex and unpredictable ways.
- Mathematicians use chaos theory to explore how complex systems can still follow specific laws.
- Chaos theory is used to analyze complex systems like ecosystems and population dynamics.