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Complexity Theory

January 1, 2016

A complex system consists of many interacting parts, generates new collective behavior through self organization, and adaptively evolves through time. Many theories have been developed to study complex systems, including chaos, fractals, cellular automata, self organization, stochastic processes, turbulence, and genetic algorithms.

Publication Year 2016
Title Complexity Theory
DOI 10.1007/978-1-4020-4399-4_73
Authors William H. K. Lee
Publication Type Book Chapter
Publication Subtype Book Chapter
Index ID 70192480
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Earthquake Science Center