Nonlinear dynamics : a primer /

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A textbook on the theory of nonlinear dynamical systems for non-mathematical final-year undergraduate or graduate students, or a reference book for researchers, in the physical and social sciences. It provides a comprehensive introduction including linear systems, stability theory of nonlinear syste...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Medio, Alfredo, 1938-
Other Authors: Lines, M. (Marji), 1951-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2001.
Subjects:
Differentiable dynamical systems.
Nonlinear theories.
Dynamique différentiable.
Théories non linéaires.
MATHEMATICS > Differential Equations > Ordinary.
Nichtlineares dynamisches System
Niet-lineaire dynamica.
Niet-lineaire systemen.
Economia matemática.
Teoria não linear.
Andre fag (naturvidenskab og teknik) > Andre fag
Leermiddelen (vorm)
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Statics and dynamics : some elementary concepts
  • Review of linear systems
  • Stability of fixed points
  • Invariant and attracting sets, periodic and quasiperiodic orbits
  • Local bifurcations
  • Chaotic sets and chaotic attractors
  • Characteristic exponents, fractals, homoclinic orbits
  • Transition to chaos
  • The ergodic approach
  • Deterministic systems and stochastic processes.

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