蝴蝶效应(The Butterfly Effect)是指在一个动力系统中,初始条件下微小的变化能带动整个系统的长期的巨大的连锁反应。这是一种混沌现象。基本概念美国气象学家爱德华·罗伦兹(Edward N.Lorentz)1963年在一篇提交纽约科学院的论文中分析了这个效应。“一个气象学家提及,如果这个理论被证明正确,一只海鸥扇动翅膀足以永远改变天气变化。”在以后的演讲和论文中他用了更加有诗意 The Butterfly Effect refers to the long-term, huge chain reaction of the entire system in a dynamical system with small changes under initial conditions. This is a chaotic phenomenon. Basic Concepts American meteorologist Edward N. Lorentz analyzed this effect in a 1963 paper presented to the New York Academy of Sciences. “A meteorologist mentions that if this theory is justified, a seagull flaps its wings enough to change the weather forever.” "He used poetic words in later speeches and papers