lorenz

/ˈlɔːrɛnts/ or /ˈlɔːrnz/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of mathematical model, specifically a system of ordinary differential equations that models the long-term behavior of populations, often used in chaos theory and the study of population dynamics.

“The researchers used the Lorenz system to model the unpredictable behavior of the weather patterns.”

Synonyms

  • attractor
  • chaotic system

Antonyms

  • deterministic system
  • stable attractor