Ludwig BOLTZMANN (1944-1906):
Introduction of entropy, attractor (equilibrium) model for complete chaos.
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Lev Davidovich LANDAU (1908-1968):
Dynamic models for order parameters during transitions (Landau model, Ginzburg-Landau equation, phase transition).
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Norbert WIENER (1894-1964):
Cybernetics as framework for modern control design.
From linear models, stochastic processes to Maxwellian demons (information theory).
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