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Record 1 1994-08-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mathematics
  • Computer Graphics
CONT

A chaotic trajectory exhibits three features. The motion stays within a bounded region - it does not get larger and larger without limit. The trajectory never settles into a periodic pattern. The motion exhibits a sensitivity to initial conditions.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mathématiques
  • Infographie
CONT

[...] la trajectoire est chaotique [lorsque] les points successifs sembleront remplir toute une région du plan de manière aléatoire.

OBS

Mentionnons à titre d'exemple la trajectoire effectuée par la fumée d'une cigarette.

Spanish

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