The domino effect in complex systems: An interdisciplinary view

This paper aims to clarify the interdisciplinary aspects of the science of complexity in relation to complex systems. Several definitions of complexity related to different areas of engineering and mathematics are discussed. Taking an interdisciplinary approach would help in identifying commonalities between disciplines and discover new phenomena and models adopted by other disciplines. This work focuses on the domino effect in complex systems. In particular, the domino effect is defined and a model based on statistical physics is applied to complex system of different disciplines including engineering, medicine and economics.