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3.3. Hydrodynamic instabilities

As nonequilibrium systems are driven further from equilibrium, the steady patterns often break down into . This state is characterized by "defects"—dislocations in the pattern where the order is lost. The movement and interaction of these defects drive the long-term dynamics of the system, creating a state that is disordered in both space and time but still governed by deterministic laws. 6. Applications Across Disciplines pattern formation and dynamics in nonequilibrium systems pdf