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Chaos (Textbooks in Mathematical Sciences)

by Kathleen Alligood

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Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

Chaos: An Introduction to Dynamical Systems, was developed and class-tested by a distinguished team of authors at two universities through their teaching of courses based on the material. Intended for courses in nonlinear dynamics offered either in Mathematics or Physics, the text requires only calculus, differential equations, and linear algebra as prerequisites. Along with discussions of the major topics, including discrete dynamical systems, chaos, fractals, nonlinear differential equations and bifurcations, the text also includes Lab Visits, short reports that illustrate relevant concepts from the physical, chemical and biological sciences. There are Computer Experiments throughout the text that present opportunities to explore dynamics through computer simulations, designed to be used with any software package. And each chapter ends with a Challenge, which provides students a tour through an advanced topic in the form of an extended exercise.

Synopsis:

dynamical systems and chaos, including discrete dynamical systems (maps), fractals, and systems of nonlinear differential equations. Computer experiments, designed to be used with many standard software packages, are included throughout and each chapter ends with a discussion or tour through an advanced topic. 224 illus., 25 in color.

Description:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 587-594) and index.
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Table of Contents

Preface.- One-Dimensional Maps.- Two-dimensional Maps.- Chaos.- Fractals.- Chaos in Two-Dimensional Maps.- Chaotic Attractors.- Differential Equations.- Periodic Orbits and Limited Sets.- Chaos in Differential Equations.- Stable Manifolds and Crises.- Bifurcations.- Cascades.- State Reconstruction of Data.- Appendices A & B.- Answers and Hints to Selected Exercises.- Bibliography.- Index.

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780387946771
Subtitle:
An Introduction to Dynamical Systems
Editor:
Alligood, Kathleen
Editor:
Sauer, Tim
Editor:
Yorke, J. A.
Editor:
Alligood, Kathleen
Author:
Sauer, Tim D.
Author:
Yorke, James A.
Author:
Alligood, Kathleen T.
Editor:
Sauer, Tim
Editor:
Yorke, J. A.
Publisher:
Springer Us
Location:
New York :
Subject:
General
Subject:
Mathematical Analysis
Subject:
Chaotic Behavior in Systems
Subject:
Differentiable dynamical systems
Edition Number:
1
Edition Description:
1997. Corr. 3rd
Series:
Textbooks in Mathematical Sciences
Series Volume:
23
Publication Date:
January 1996
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
603
Dimensions:
9.21x7.05x1.20 in. 2.26 lbs.
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