Decomposition Mechanism.

It appears reasonable to define the concept "decomposition mechanism", to be discussed below, before we cross over to its consideration. (As René Descartes said: "Define the meaning of the words, and you will free mankind of half of its misconceptions.") One may find in the literature different approaches to interpretation of this concept. This should be largely assigned to the methods employed by researchers to unravel it, and the goals pursued in its subsequent application. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]