关于复杂系统研究的发展情况

Study of the Development in Complex Systems

复杂系统涉及的范围非常广,20世纪80年代到21世纪初关于复杂系统的研究得到很大程度的发展,成为了当今科学界主要研究方向之一。复杂系统虽然还没有统一的定义,但可以通过几个基本方面,在某种程度上进行描述。研究复杂系统的相关理论和方法主要包括非线性动力学和混沌理论、Agent和基于Agent的建模、网络等。复杂系统的研究目前还依然是探索性的,但随着科技工作者的努力,复杂系统在社会发展中必将起到十分重要的作用。

Complex systems cover many kinds of different systems. The research on complex systems experienced fast great development from the 1980's of the 20th century to the beginning of the 21st century and has become one of the major areas of scientific research field. Although there is no unified definition for complex systems, it still can be described through some common traits. The current relative theories and methods on studying complex systems include nonlinear dynamics and chaos, Agent and Agent-based models, networks and so on. The research on complex systems is still explored, but complex systems will play major roles in the development of society thanks to the hard work of scientist and technicians.