PHASES TRAJECTORY
Charles François (2004). PHASES TRAJECTORY, International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics, 2(2): 2547.
| Collection | International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics |
|---|---|
| Year | 2004 |
| Vol. (num.) | 2(2) |
| ID | ◀ 2547 ▶ |
| Object type | Methodology or model |
A curve representing the transformations of an oscillating system within its phases space.
In the case of complex systems with various independent iniitial conditions, many future trajectories are possible (and quite unpredictable). In chaotic systems, the trajectory becomes totally unpredictable, even in the short term.