Non-Linear, Non-Equilibrium and Non-Elephant

Posted by Jochen Fromm-3 on
URL: http://friam.383.s1.nabble.com/Introduction-tp520605p520619.html

 
That's a nice comparison. ;-) "Nonlinear system" is a word similar
to "Non-Equilibrium System", an ambiguous word for a vague concept.
Next to "Non-Equilibrium Systems" comes "Dissipative Structures".
What is that exactly ? I don't know. And the worst phrase of all is
"systems far from equilibrium". How far? In which direction?

-J.

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I hate the phrase 'nonlinear science' as to me it's
like calling Zoology the 'study of nonelephant animals.'