Chaos in the Cosmos: The Stunning Complexity of the Universe

I enjoyed reading this book. The three-body problem demonstrates the motion of three bodies given their initial position, masses, and velocities. The three-body problem demonstrates that planets are chaotic. Discovery of chaos required Supercomputers using cheap central processors simulated millions of years motions to reveal chaotic patterns demonstrating the 3 body problem is chaotic. Chaos has been hidden because computers power recently has achieved enough power to reveal the patterns hidden in mountains of data. Will a quantum computer simulation prove chaos patterns quicker? The relatively stable state of the solar system indicates the planets will not fly out of their orbits. What types of system are stable enough to support life? However, it is probable that mars will eventually lose its orbit and depart the solar system. Small changes in the initial conditions could eventually disrupt the orbital pattern of Mars. How would this be possible? small gravitation distrubances from neighboring planets combined with a slight wobbly rotations could cause significant fluctuations in orbits and orientations of the planet, says, Dr. Wisdom. The solar system is chaotic. The determinism that the solar system will remain stable indefinitely is contradicted by the conclusions of chaos. Chaos suggests the system will not remain stable indefinitely even though the mechanism seems to be stable. Chaos introduces an element of randomness into complex systems. Newton's law of eliptical orbits was explained by the laws of gravitation and the inverse square rule. Kepler and Newton predictions explained the velocity, acceleration, and position of Halley's comet. Newton's laws provide a degree of perfection for two body systems. It explained how Neptune could be maintained in the gravitational pull of the sun. Whereas, Chaos theory challenged the inherit stability of the clockwise mechanism. Small perturbation in the orbit could lead to large changes. Edward Lorenz discovered how small differences in precision sum to large difference in accumulative totals. In chaos should the functions be reversible? Chaos yields a feeling of determinism about complex systems. Voyager reveal that Saturn's moon Hyperion was chaotic and unpredictable. Jupiter and its moons are chaotic. "Io, Europa, and Ganymede, three of Jupiter's biggest moons, developing the odd habit of lining up every now and then." "The gravitational interactions during the alignments force the moons into non-circular orbits; the moons' varying distances from the plant lead to so-called tidal distortions of the moons caused by Jupiter's gravity". The moons orbital pattern suggest it is move away from the earth 1 1/2 inch per year. The earth is spinning faster than the moon is orbiting the planet. The tide has a tiny gravitational affect on the moon. The moon may be responsible for preserving the earth's tilt according to Dr. Laskar. Chaos in Saturns rings affect the positions of