catastrophe theory

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Katastrophentheorie

a mathematical theory dealing with the behavior of dynamic systems that undergo sudden, discontinuous changes, often in response to small, continuous changes in parameters

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The engineer used catastrophe theory to model the sudden collapse of the bridge.
Der Ingenieur nutzte die Katastrophentheorie, um den plötzlichen Einsturz der Brücke zu modellieren.
Understanding phase transitions in materials often involves principles from catastrophe theory.
Das Verständnis von Phasenübergängen in Materialien beinhaltet oft Prinzipien der Katastrophentheorie.