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Chaotic dynamics : an introduction based on classical mechanics /

This work provides a clear introduction to chaos phenomena for undergraduate students in science, engineering, and mathematics, using examples that range from enginnering problems through to astronomical aspects.

Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Tél, Tamás
Other Authors: Gruiz, Márton, Kulacsy, Katalin
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Hungarian
Published: Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, ©2006.
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Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • The phenomenon : complex motion, unusual geometry. Chaotic motion
  • Fractal objects
  • Introductory concepts. Regular motion
  • Driven motion
  • Investigation of chaotic motion. Chaos in dissipative systems
  • Transient chaos in dissipative systems
  • Chaos in conservative systems
  • Chaotic scattering
  • Applications of chaos
  • Epilogue : outlook. Appendix. A.1. Deriving stroboscopic maps
  • A.2. Writing equations in dimensionless forms
  • A.3. Numerical solution of ordinary differential equations
  • A.4. Sample programs
  • A.5. Numerical determination of chaos parameters
  • Solutions to the problems.