Catastrophe Theory and Its Applications - Couverture souple

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Poston, Timothy; Stewart, Ian

 
9780486692715: Catastrophe Theory and Its Applications
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 048669271X ISBN 13 : 9780486692715
Editeur : Dover Publications Inc., 2003

Synopsis

This first integrated treatment of the main ideas behind René Thom's theory of catastrophes aims to make them accessible to scientists wishing to apply the theory in their own fields of research. The mathematical basis of the theory is therefore explained with a minimum of technicalities, although some knowledge of the calculus of variables is assumed.
Thom's now-famous list of seven elementary catastrophes, broadly classifying various types of discontinuous change, is elucidated, as are the reasons for its appearance. Nearly half the book concentrates on detailed applications of the theory, emphasizing its uses in the physical sciences where applications can be made quantitative and can be experimentally verified. The more controversial and speculative applications to areas in the social sciences are also mentioned, but not discussed in detail.
Over 200 illustrations help clarify the ideas and applications in this volume, which will be of interest to researchers and postgraduate students in such diverse disciplines as engineering, mathematics, physics, and biology. 1978 edition. Bibliography.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

First integrated treatment of main ideas behind René Thom's theory of catastrophes stresses detailed applications in the physical sciences. Mathematics of theory explained with a minimum of technicalities. Over 200 illustrations clarify text designed for researchers and postgraduate students in engineering, mathematics, physics and biology. 1978 edition. Bibliography.

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Éditeur
Dover Publications Inc.
Date d'édition
2003
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
048669271X
ISBN 13 
9780486692715
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
491
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
Soc. Agr. La Raia Ss
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Strada Monterotondo, 79
Novi Ligure
15067
Italie

Autres éditions populaires du même titre

9780273010296: Catastrophe: Theory and Its Applications

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  0273010298 ISBN 13 :  9780273010296
Editeur : Pearson Education Limited, 1978
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