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T Shinbrot¹, F J Muzzio

¹Department of Chemical & Biochemical Engineering, Rutgers University, Piscataway, New Jersey 08854, USA. shinbrot@sol.rutgers.edu

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Natural systems exhibit patterns, even those arising from disordered processes. This study explores the surprising similarities in patterns generated by both ordered and disordered natural mechanisms.

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Area of Science:

Complex systems
Pattern formation
Non-equilibrium physics

Background:

Natural systems frequently display ordered patterns, such as zebra stripes or crystal growth.
These patterns are often assumed to result from underlying ordered processes.
However, disordered processes can also generate similar, predictable patterns.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the mechanisms behind pattern formation in natural systems.
To explore why seemingly disordered processes yield ordered patterns.
To identify common principles governing pattern generation.

Main Methods:

Comparative analysis of pattern formation in diverse natural systems.
Review of theoretical models explaining pattern emergence.
Discussion of underlying physical and mathematical principles.

Main Results:

Identified shared mechanisms driving pattern formation across ordered and disordered systems.
Demonstrated that randomness can lead to emergent order.
Highlighted the universality of certain pattern-generating processes.

Conclusions:

The emergence of order from disorder is a fundamental aspect of natural systems.
Understanding these mechanisms provides insights into complex system behavior.
Common principles govern pattern formation, regardless of the underlying process's order.