Lorenz Attractor
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Rayleigh number =
Prandtl number =
Critical points for Pr=10:
<1 -- 0 stable
1-13.96 const.
13.96 - 24.06 transient chaos
24.06-24.74 chaotic attr. + const
> 24.74 chaotic attr.
Look at the
stability
of the three equilibria. You should be able to zoom this figure by holdoing down the left mouse button to draw a box. The right button unzooms.
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