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CUSP CATASTROPHE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-03-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mathematics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cusp catastrophe
1, record 1, English, cusp%20catastrophe
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- cusp 1, record 1, English, cusp
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The cusp catastrophe is a three-dimensional figure: two dimensions are required for the two control parameters and one more is required for the behavior axis. 1, record 1, English, - cusp%20catastrophe
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mathématiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fronce
1, record 1, French, fronce
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Une des sept catastrophes élémentaires [...] 2, record 1, French, - fronce
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1994-04-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Mathematics
- Computer Graphics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- cusp catastrophe 1, record 2, English, cusp%20catastrophe
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When the number of controls is increased from one to two, a second catastrophe "map" comes into play. Now we have a system that can be pushed in two different ways. Consequently, the topological "map" of what Thom calls the "cusp catastrophe" has two dimensions, which can be represented by a sheet of paper deformed so that a fold appears. The control variables or important influences on the system can be pictured as pushing the system around on the folded surface of the paper. 1, record 2, English, - cusp%20catastrophe
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Mathématiques
- Infographie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- catastrophe de bifurcation
1, record 2, French, catastrophe%20de%20bifurcation
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lorsque le nombre de variables de contrôle passe de un à deux, une seconde «carte» des catastrophes entre en jeu. Nous sommes alors en présence d'un système pouvant être poussé dans deux directions différentes. Par conséquent, la «carte» topologique de ce que Thom appelle la «catastrophe de bifurcation» comprend deux dimensions qui peuvent être représentées par une feuille de papier déformée de sorte qu'un pli apparaisse. On peut décrire les variables de contrôle ou les influences importantes subies par le système comme s'il était poussé sur la surface pliée du papier. 1, record 2, French, - catastrophe%20de%20bifurcation
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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