Lorenz attractor

The Lorenz Attractor is a concept from chaos theory, representing how small changes in initial conditions can lead to vastly different outcomes. It originates from Edward Lorenz's weather prediction models, illustrating that even simple systems can display unpredictable and complex behavior. Visually, it resembles a butterfly shape and demonstrates a system that never settles into a stable state but instead evolves in a seemingly random pattern. This phenomenon helps explain why long-term weather forecasts are challenging and highlights the inherent unpredictability in certain natural systems.