Features
ISBN Number: 9780521855341
Author: Regev, Oded
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Location: Cambridge
Subject: Astrophysics & Space Science
Subject: Astrophysics
Subject: Chaotic Behavior in Systems
Publication Date: March 2006
Cover Type: Hardcover
Grade Level: Professional and scholarly
Written in: English
Illustrations: Y
Number of Pages: 455
Book Size: 998x690x103 239
The discipline of nonlinear dynamics has developed explosively in all areas of physics over the last two decades. This comprehensive primer summarizes the main developments in the mathematical theory of dynamical systems, chaos, pattern formation and complexity. An introduction to mathematical concepts and techniques is given in the first part of the book, before being applied to stellar, interstellar, galactic and large scale complex phenomena in the Universe. Oded Regev demonstrates the possible application of ideas including strange attractors, Poincaré sections, fractals, bifurcations, and complex spatial patterns, to specific astrophysical problems. Synopsis:
The discipline of nonlinear dynamics, or chaos, has developed explosively in all areas of physics over the last two decades. This comprehensive primer for researchers and graduate students of astrophysics provides the necessary investigative tools to explore chaotic and complex phenomena. Mathematical concepts and techniques are introduced in the first part of the book, before being applied to a variety of astrophysical systems. The book demonstrates the application of ideas such as strange attractors, Poincaré sections, fractals, bifurcations and complex spatial patterns to specific astrophysical problems.
Synopsis:
Primer for researchers and graduate students; introduces and applies chaos techniques to specific astrophysical systems.
