attractor

English

Wikipedia

Noun

attractor (plural attractors)

1. (mathematics, physics) A set of points or states to which a dynamical system evolves after a long enough time. That is, points that get close enough to the attractor remain close even if slightly disturbed.

Derived terms

• strange attractor

Related terms

• basin of attraction
• fixed point

Translations

set of points or states to which a dynamical system evolves after a long enough time

• Czech: atraktor (cs) m

• Swedish: attraktor (sv) c

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Latin

Verb

attractor

1. first-person singular present passive indicative of attractō