What does dynamical systems theory teach us about fluids?
arXiv:1501.03909 · doi:10.1088/0253-6102/62/4/03
Abstract
We use molecular dynamics simulations to compute the Lyapunov spectra of many-particle systems resembling simple fluids in thermal equilibrium and in non-equilibrium stationary states. Here we review some of the most interesting results and point to open questions.
19 pages, 23 figures
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