Introduction to Discrete Dynamical Systems and Chaos - Couverture rigide

Martelli, Mario

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0471319759 ISBN 13 : 9780471319757

Editeur : Wiley-Interscience, 1999

Synopsis

An Introduction to Discrete Dynamical Systems and Chaos This book introduces the reader to the fundamental principles, definitions, and results of dynamical systems and chaos. Rather than relegating chaos to the last chapter in the book, as is usually the case, this work treats chaos as an integral part of dynamical systems theory. Full description

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

A timely, accessible introduction to the mathematics of chaos.

The past three decades have seen dramatic developments in the theory of dynamical systems, particularly regarding the exploration of chaotic behavior. Complex patterns of even simple processes arising in biology, chemistry, physics, engineering, economics, and a host of other disciplines have been investigated, explained, and utilized.

Introduction to Discrete Dynamical Systems and Chaos makes these exciting and important ideas accessible to students and scientists by assuming, as a background, only the standard undergraduate training in calculus and linear algebra. Chaos is introduced at the outset and is then incorporated as an integral part of the theory of discrete dynamical systems in one or more dimensions. Both phase space and parameter space analysis are developed with ample exercises, more than 100 figures, and important practical examples such as the dynamics of atmospheric changes and neural networks.

An appendix provides readers with clear guidelines on how to use Mathematica to explore discrete dynamical systems numerically. Selected programs can also be downloaded from a Wiley ftp site (address in preface). Another appendix lists possible projects that can be assigned for classroom investigation. Based on the author′s 1993 book, but boasting at least 60% new, revised, and updated material, the present Introduction to Discrete Dynamical Systems and Chaos is a unique and extremely useful resource for all scientists interested in this active and intensely studied field.

An Instructor′s Manual presenting detailed solutions to all the problems in the book is available upon request from the Wiley editorial department.

Revue de presse

"From the preface: ′The purpose of this book is to present the fundamental ideas on discrete dynamical systems and chaos at the level of those undergraduates...who have completed the standard calculus sequence, with the inclusion of functions of several variables and linear algebra.′" (Mathematical Reviews, Issue 2001k)

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Wiley-Interscience
• Date d'édition: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0471319759
• ISBN 13: 9780471319757
• Reliure: Relié
• Langue: anglais
• Nombre de pages: 344