Dissipative Structures, Catastrophes, and Pattern Formation: A Bifurcation Analysis
Author(s) -
G. Nìcolis,
J. F. G. Auchmuty
Publication year - 1974
Publication title -
proceedings of the national academy of sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 5.011
H-Index - 771
eISSN - 1091-6490
pISSN - 0027-8424
DOI - 10.1073/pnas.71.7.2748
Subject(s) - dissipative system , bifurcation , bifurcation theory , reaction–diffusion system , statistical physics , diffusion , stability (learning theory) , pattern formation , classical mechanics , physics , mathematics , thermodynamics , computer science , nonlinear system , biology , genetics , quantum mechanics , machine learning
A model chemical network involving reactions and diffusion is studied. Spatially and temporally ordered solutions of the equations are found by bifurcation theory. These solutions are calculated analytically and their stability is studied. Properties of thesedissipative structures are discussed, and a comparison with Thom's theories of morphogenesis is outlined.
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