Kicked Rotor

The kicked rotor is a physics model describing a system where a rotating object (like a wheel) is periodically "kicked" by an external force. Imagine a spinning wheel that receives regular taps; these taps change its speed and direction in complex ways. When the kicks are intense and frequent, the system can exhibit chaotic behavior, with energy spreading unpredictably. This model helps scientists understand how energy transfer, chaos, and quantum effects work in dynamical systems, providing insights into phenomena like turbulence and quantum chaos in various physical contexts.