Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos: With Applications to Physics, Biology, Chemistry, and Engineering

By (author): "Steven H. Strogatz"
Publish Date: 1994
Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos: With Applications to Physics, Biology, Chemistry, and Engineering
ISBN0738204536
ISBN139780738204536
AsinNonlinear Dynamics and Chaos: With Applications to Physics, Biology, Chemistry, and Engineering
Original titleNonlinear Dynamics and Chaos: With Applications to Physics, Biology, Chemistry and Engineering
SeriesStudies in Nonlinearity
This textbook is aimed at newcomers to nonlinear dynamics and chaos. The presentation stresses analytical methods, concrete examples, and geometric intuition. A unique feature of the book is its emphasis on applications. These include mechanical vibrations, lasers, biological rhythms, superconducting circuits, insect outbreaks, chemical oscillators, genetic control systems, chaotic waterwheels, and even a technique for using chaos to send secret messages. In each case, the scientific background is explained at an elementary level and closely integrated with mathematical theory.About the Author:Steven Strogatz is in the Center for Applied Mathematics and the Department of Theoretical and Applied Mathematics at Cornell University. Since receiving his Ph.D. from Harvard university in 1986, Professor Strogatz has been honored with several awards, including the E.M. Baker Award for Excellence, the highest teaching award given by MIT.