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ERIC Number: EJ406101
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1989
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Order, Chaos and All That!
Glasser, L.
Journal of Chemical Education, v66 n12 p997-1001 Dec 1989
The evolution of ideas about the concept of chaos is surveyed. Discussed are chaos in deterministic, dynamic systems; order in dissipative systems; and thermodynamics and irreversibility. Included are logistic and bifurcation maps to illustrate points made in the discussion. (CW)
Descriptors: Atomic Structure, Chaos Theory, Chemical Equilibrium, Chemistry, College Science, Energy, Higher Education, Mathematical Models, Molecular Structure, Philosophy, Science History, Scientific Concepts, Thermodynamics
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Opinion Papers
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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