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Nova Science Publishers Inc Chaos & Complexity Research Compendium: Volume 3
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Springer International Publishing AG Normal Forms and Stability of Hamiltonian Systems
Book SynopsisThis book introduces the reader to the study of Hamiltonian systems, focusing on the stability of autonomous and periodic systems and expanding to topics that are usually not covered by the canonical literature in the field. It emerged from lectures and seminars given at the Federal University of Pernambuco, Brazil, known as one of the leading research centers in the theory of Hamiltonian dynamics. This book starts with a brief review of some results of linear algebra and advanced calculus, followed by the basic theory of Hamiltonian systems. The study of normal forms of Hamiltonian systems is covered by Ch.3, while Chapters 4 and 5 treat the normalization of Hamiltonian matrices. Stability in non-linear and linear systems are topics in Chapters 6 and 7. This work finishes with a study of parametric resonance in Ch. 8. All the background needed is presented, from the Hamiltonian formulation of the laws of motion to the application of the Krein-Gelfand-Lidskii theory of strongly stable systems. With a clear, self-contained exposition, this work is a valuable help to advanced undergraduate and graduate students, and to mathematicians and physicists doing research on this topic.Table of ContentsForeword.- Preliminaries on Advanced Calculus.- Hamiltonian Systems Theory.- Normal Forms of Hamiltonian Systems.- Spectral Decomposition of Hamiltonian Matrices.- The General Linear Normalization.- Stability of Equilibria.- Stability of Linear Hamiltonian Systems.- Parametric Resonance.- References.- Index.
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World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Cellular Automata: A Discrete Universe
Book SynopsisCellular automata are a class of spatially and temporally discrete mathematical systems characterized by local interaction and synchronous dynamical evolution. Introduced by the mathematician John von Neumann in the 1950s as simple models of biological self-reproduction, they are prototypical models for complex systems and processes consisting of a large number of simple, homogeneous, locally interacting components. Cellular automata have been the focus of great attention over the years because of their ability to generate a rich spectrum of very complex patterns of behavior out of sets of relatively simple underlying rules. Moreover, they appear to capture many essential features of complex self-organizing cooperative behavior observed in real systems.This book provides a summary of the basic properties of cellular automata, and explores in depth many important cellular-automata-related research areas, including artificial life, chaos, emergence, fractals, nonlinear dynamics, and self-organization. It also presents a broad review of the speculative proposition that cellular automata may eventually prove to be theoretical harbingers of a fundamentally new information-based, discrete physics. Designed to be accessible at the junior/senior undergraduate level and above, the book will be of interest to all students, researchers, and professionals wanting to learn about order, chaos, and the emergence of complexity. It contains an extensive bibliography and provides a listing of cellular automata resources available on the World Wide Web.Table of Contents* Introduction: Preliminary Musings * Formalism * Phenomenological Studies of Generic CA * Dynamical Systems Theory Approach * Analytic Approach * Cellular Automata and Language Theory * Probabilistic CA * Generalized Models * CA Models of Fluid Dynamics * Neural Networks * Artificial-Life * Is Nature, Underneath It All, a CA?
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Nova Science Publishers, Inc. Complexity and Fractality in Human Change and Beyond
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Princeton University Press The Garden in the Machine The Emerging Science
Book SynopsisWhat is life? Is it just the biologically familiar - birds, trees, snails, people - or is it an infinitely complex set of patterns that a computer could simulate? This book outlines many of the challenges and controversies involved in the dynamic and curious science of artificial life.Trade Review"Emmeche's account goes beyond describing (with appropriate awe) the accomplishments of computer biology to raise the crucial question of whether the new metaphor of the machine can be extended ... to the whole of nature."--Times Literary Supplement "A serious, sensible introduction to an exciting new field. It is not every day that one can see science fiction clash with natural philosophy in such a civilized fashion."--Karl Sigmund, Science "Can life be synthesized? Emmeche suggests in his fascinating book an approach to this question by means of computer simulation of living processes ... [and] tackles the posed questions with great insight."--Borje Ekstig, The Quarterly Review of BiologyTable of ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgementsCh. 1The Game of Life3Ch. 2What Is Life?23Ch. 3The Logic of Self-Reproduction47Ch. 4Artificial Growth and Evolution71Ch. 5The Ecology of Computation110Ch. 6The Biology of the Impossible134Ch. 7Simulating Life: Postmodern Science156Notes167Index189
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Princeton University Press Chaos and Dynamical Systems
Book SynopsisThe author presents an accessible, clear introduction to dynamical systems and chaos theory, important and exciting areas that have shaped many scientific fields. While the rules governing dynamical systems are well-specified and simple, the behavior of many dynamical systems is remarkably complex.Trade Review"Feldman succeeds in introducing the reader to the world of dynamic systems and the, almost mythical, chaos that they can produce."---Adhemar Bultheel, European Mathematical Society"[A] gentle and loving introduction to dynamical systems. . . . Chaos and Dynamical Systems is a book for everyone from the layman to the expert."---David S. Mazel, MAA Reviews
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Institute of Physics Publishing An Introduction to Chaotic Dynamics Classical and
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Taylor & Francis Ltd A First Course In Chaotic Dynamical Systems
Book SynopsisA First Course in Chaotic Dynamical Systems: Theory and Experiment, Second EditionThe long-anticipated revision of this well-liked textbook offers many new additions. In the twenty-five years since the original version of this book was published, much has happened in dynamical systems. Mandelbrot and Julia sets were barely ten years old when the first edition appeared, and most of the research involving these objects then centered around iterations of quadratic functions. This research has expanded to include all sorts of different types of functions, including higher-degree polynomials, rational maps, exponential and trigonometric functions, and many others. Several new sections in this edition are devoted to these topics. The area of dynamical systems covered in A First Course in Chaotic Dynamical Systems: Theory and Experiment, Second Edition is quite accessible to sTable of ContentsPreface to the Second Edition, 1. A Visual and Historical Tour, 2. Examples of Dynamical Systems, 3. Orbits, 4. Graphical Analysis, 5. Fixed and Periodic Points, 6. Bifurcations, 7. The Quadratic Family, 8. Transition to Chaos, 9. Symbolic Dynamics, 10. Chaos, 11. Sharkovsky’s Theorem, 12. Role of the Critical Point, 13. Newton’s Method, 14. Fractals, 15. Complex Functions, 16. The Julia Set, 17. The Mandelbrot Set, 18. Other Complex Dynamical Systems, Appendices, Bibliography, Index
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Basic Books Fear of a Black Universe: An Outsider's Guide to
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Basic Books Fear of a Black Universe: An Outsider's Guide to
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Chaos & Its Reconstruction
Book SynopsisThe editors (of the Universite et Institut National des Sciences Appliquees de Rouen, France) present six chapters exploring the application of chaos theory to such topics as the topological characterisation of attractors and the reconstruction of equations of motion from data. Specific topics include the development of a method of modelling called NARMAX (non-linear autoregressive moving average models with exogenous outputs), a summary of the work of the Centre of Applied Dynamics and Optimisation at the U. of Western Australia), time delayed feedback systems, and global modelling applications to biological data and secure communication.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc New Research on Chaos & Complexity
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Progress in Chaos Complexity Research
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Chaos & Complexity Reasearch Compendium: Volume 2
Book SynopsisThis book presents leading-edge research on artificial life, cellular automata, chaos theory, cognition, complexity theory, synchronisation, fractals, genetic algorithms, information systems, metaphors, neural networks, non-linear dynamics, parallel computation and synergetics. The unifying feature of this research is the tie to chaos and complexity.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Chaos & Complexity Research Compendium: Volume 1
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CaryPress International Books HUMAN NATURE and the COSMOS
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Imperial College Press Instabilities, Chaos And Turbulence (2nd Edition)
Book SynopsisThis book (2nd edition) is a self-contained introduction to a wide body of knowledge on nonlinear dynamics and chaos. Manneville emphasises the understanding of basic concepts and the nontrivial character of nonlinear response, contrasting it with the intuitively simple linear response. He explains the theoretical framework using pedagogical examples from fluid dynamics, though prior knowledge of this field is not required. Heuristic arguments and worked examples replace most esoteric technicalities. Only basic understanding of mathematics and physics is required, at the level of what is currently known after one or two years of undergraduate training: elementary calculus, basic notions of linear algebra and ordinary differential calculus, and a few fundamental physical equations (specific complements are provided when necessary). Methods presented are of fully general use, which opens up ample windows on topics of contemporary interest. These include complex dynamical processes such as patterning, chaos control, mixing, and even the Earth's climate. Numerical simulations are proposed as a means to obtain deeper understanding of the intricacies induced by nonlinearities in our everyday environment, with hints on adapted modelling strategies and their implementation.Table of ContentsIntroduction and Overview; First Steps in Nonlinear Dynamics; Life and Death of Dissipative Structures; Nonlinear Dynamics: From Simple to Complex; Applications of the Chaos Concept; Nonlinear Dynamics of Patterns; Open Flows; Instability and Transition; Developed Turbulence; Summary and Perspectives.
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Imperial College Press Stochastic Dynamics Of Complex Systems: From
Book SynopsisDynamical evolution over long time scales is a prominent feature of all the systems we intuitively think of as complex — for example, ecosystems, the brain or the economy. In physics, the term ageing is used for this type of slow change, occurring over time scales much longer than the patience, or indeed the lifetime, of the observer. The main focus of this book is on the stochastic processes which cause ageing, and the surprising fact that the ageing dynamics of systems which are very different at the microscopic level can be treated in similar ways.The first part of this book provides the necessary mathematical and computational tools and the second part describes the intuition needed to deal with these systems. Some of the first few chapters have been covered in several other books, but the emphasis and selection of the topics reflect both the authors' interests and the overall theme of the book. The second part contains an introduction to the scientific literature and deals in some detail with the description of complex phenomena of a physical and biological nature, for example, disordered magnetic materials, superconductors and glasses, models of co-evolution in ecosystems and even of ant behaviour. These heterogeneous topics are all dealt with in detail using similar analytical techniques.This book emphasizes the unity of complex dynamics and provides the tools needed to treat a large number of complex systems of current interest. The ideas and the approach to complex dynamics it presents have not appeared in book form until now.Table of ContentsComplex Dynamics: Tools and Applications: Characterization of Collective Dynamics; Markovian Stochastic Processes; Monte Carlo Methods; Record Statistics and Extremal Statistics; Complexity and Hierarchies; Energy Landscapes; Record Dynamics and Marginal Stability; Complex Systems with Similar Dynamics: Ageing of Spin Glasses; Magnetic Relaxation in Superconductors; Ageing of Colloids; Evolving Biological Systems; Non-stationary Ageing Dynamics in Ant Societies; Epilogue: What is Complexity Science?.
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Imperial College Press Physics Of Chaos In Hamiltonian Systems, The (2nd
Book SynopsisThis book aims to familiarize the reader with the essential properties of the chaotic dynamics of Hamiltonian systems by avoiding specialized mathematical tools, thus making it easily accessible to a broader audience of researchers and students. Unique material on the most intriguing and fascinating topics of unsolved and current problems in contemporary chaos theory is presented. The coverage includes: separatrix chaos; properties and a description of systems with non-ergodic dynamics; the distribution of Poincaré recurrences and their role in transport theory; dynamical models of the Maxwell's Demon, the occurrence of persistent fluctuations, and a detailed discussion of their role in the problem underlying the foundation of statistical physics; the emergence of stochastic webs in phase space and their link to space tiling with periodic (crystal type) and aperiodic (quasi-crystal type) symmetries.This second edition expands on pseudochaotic dynamics with weak mixing and the new phenomenon of fractional kinetics, which is crucial to the transport properties of chaotic motion.The book is ideally suited to all those who are actively working on the problems of dynamical chaos as well as to those looking for new inspiration in this area. It introduces the physicist to the world of Hamiltonian chaos and the mathematician to actual physical problems.The material can also be used by graduate students.
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Random House USA Inc Notes on Complexity
Book Synopsis2024 Nautilus Book Award Winner * The Marginalian Favorite Books of 2023An electrifying introduction to complexity theory, the science of how complex systems behave, that explains the interconnectedness of all things and that Deepak Chopra says, “will change the way you understand yourself and the universe.”Nothing in the universe is more complex than life. Throughout the skies, in oceans, and across lands, life is endlessly on the move. In its myriad forms—from cells to human beings, social structures, and ecosystems—life is open-ended, evolving, unpredictable, yet adaptive and self-sustaining. Complexity theory addresses the mysteries that animate science, philosophy, and metaphysics: how this teeming array of existence, from the infinitesimal to the infinite, is in fact a seamless living whole and what our place, as conscious beings, is within it.The implications of complexity theory are profound, providing insight
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Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Nichtlineare Dynamik, Bifurkation und Chaotische
Book SynopsisDas Buch wendet sich an Leser, die - über die rein computergraphische Darstellung hinaus - an einer analytischen Untersuchung von chaotischen und nichtchaotischen Differenzen- und Differentialgleichungssystemen interessiert sind. Breiter Raum wird der Durchrechnung von Beispielen gegeben. Dargestellt werden zunächst qualitative Methoden als auch solche, die das Auffinden von Attraktoren, Bifurkationen etc. und deren Klassifikation in Abhängigkeit von den Systemparametern gestatten. Der letzte Teil schließlich widmet sich der quantitativen Beschreibung chaotischer Systeme. Dazu werden zuerst die Begriffe Chaos und Fraktal exakt definiert und dann die verschiedenen fraktalen Dimensionen, Lyapunov-Exponenten, Entropien etc. eingeführt und durch Beispiele begründet.Table of Contents1 Einleitung.- 2 Diskrete Systeme.- 2.1 Fixpunkte.- 2.2 Lineare und nichtlineare Abbildungen.- 2.3 Abbildungen mit chaotischem Verhalten.- 2.3.1 Die Bernoulli-Abbildung.- 2.3.2 Die logistische Parabel.- 2.3.3 Die Hénon-Abbildung.- 2.4 Die Poincaré-Abbildung.- Anhang A (Verallgemeinerte Eigenvektoren und Jordan-Formen).- Aufgaben.- 3 Kontinuierliche dynamische Systeme.- 3.1 Definitionen, Existenz- und Eindeutigkeitssätze.- 3.2 Eigenschaften der Lösungen von gewöhnlichen Differentialgleichungen.- 3.2.1 Stabilität von Lösungen.- 3.2.2 Asymptotik.- 3.3 Fixpunkte.- 3.3.1 Stabilität von Fixpunkten.- 3.3.2 Struktur von Lösungen in kleinen Umgebungen von Fixpunkten.- 3.3.3 Klassifikation von Fixpunkten.- 3.3.4 Pendelschwingungen.- 3.4 Hamilton-Systeme.- 3.5 Zentrale Mannigfaltigkeiten.- 3.5.1 Parameterabhängige zentrale Mannigfaltigkeiten.- 3.6 Normalformen.- Aufgaben.- 4 Bifurkationen.- 4.1 Äquivalente und konjugierte dynamische Systeme, strukturelle Stabilität.- 4.2 Verzweigungs-Grundtypen.- 4.3 Die Sattel-Knoten-Bifurkation.- 4.4 Die transkritische Verzweigung.- 4.5 Die Pitchfork-Bifurkation.- 4.6 Die Hopf-Bifurkation.- 4.7 Methode der Projektionen.- 4.8 Stabilität periodischer Lösungen.- Anhang A (Fredholm-Alternative).- Anhang B (Hopf-Bifurkationen in kontinuierlichen Systemen).- Aufgaben.- 5 Asymptotische Methoden.- 5.1 Die Mittelwert-Methode.- 5.2 Beispiele.- 5.3 Schwach nichtlineare Oszillatoren.- 5.4 Die Viel variablen-Methode.- Aufgaben.- 6 Homokline Bifurkationen.- 6.1 Die Standardabbildung.- 6.2 Sattelpunkte flächenerhaltender Abbildungen.- 6.3 Elliptische Fixpunkte flächenerhaltender Abbildungen und KAM-Kurven.- 6.4 Winkel- und Wirkungsvariable.- 6.5 Schwach gestörte Hamilton-Systeme.- 6.6 Das Melnikov-Kriterium.- 6.6.1 Homokline Koordinaten.- 6.6.2 Abstand zwischen stabilen und instabilen Mannigfaltigkeiten gestörter Systeme.- 6.6.3 Definition der Melnikov-Funktion.- 6.7 Verallgemeinerungen des Melnikov-Kriteriums.- 6.7.1 Heterokline Bifurkationen.- 6.7.2 Melnikov-Kriterium für eine Klasse von Hamilton-Systemen mit zwei Freiheitsgraden.- 6.8 Das Shilnikov-Phänomen.- Aufgaben.- 7 Bifurkationen mit höherer Ko-Dimension.- 7.1 Verallgemeinerung der Grundtypen von Bifurkationen eindimensionaler Systeme.- 7.1.1 Eindimensionale Systeme mit kubischen Nichtlinearitäten.- 7.1.2 Eindimensionale Systeme mit quartären Nichtlinearitäten.- 7.2 Die Ko-Dimension dynamischer Systeme.- 7.2.1 Eindimensionale Systeme.- 7.2.2 Ebene Systeme.- 7.2.2.1 Zweidimensionale Potential-Systeme.- 7.2.2.2 Allgemeine zweidimensionale Systeme.- 7.3 Dynamik von Bifurkationen mit Ko-Dimension Zwei.- 7.3.1 Ein doppelter Eigenwert.- 7.3.2 Zwei Paare rein imaginärer Eigenwerte.- Anhang A Versale Entfaltung von Matrizen.- Aufgaben.- Quantitative Methoden der Beschreibung nichtlinearer und chaotischer Systeme.- 8.1 Der (Phasen-)Fluß autonomer Vektorfelder.- 8.2 Nicht-autonome dynamische Systeme.- 8.3 Zur Begriffsbildung bei chaotischen Systemen.- 8.4 Der Lyapunov-Exponent.- 8.4.1 Lyapunov-Exponenten für diskrete, eindimensionale Systeme.- 8.4.2 Lyapunov-Exponenten mehrdimensionaler Systeme.- 8.4.3 Numerische Bestimmung der Lyapunov-Exponenten.- 8.4.4 Lyapunov-Exponenten und Attraktorvolumen.- 8.5 Die Autokorrelationsfunktion.- 8.5.1 Die Autokorrelationsfunktion diskreter Systeme.- 8.5.2 Die Autokorrelationsfunktion kontinuierlicher Systeme.- 8.6 Das Leistungsspektrum.- 8.6.1 Das Leistungsspektrum diskreter Systeme.- 8.6.2 Das Leistungsspektrum kontinuierlicher Systeme.- 8.7 Fraktale Strukturen und Dimensionen.- 8.7.1 Selbstähnlichkeit und Selbstaffinität.- 8.7.2 Fraktale, Hausdorff-Dimension.- 8.7.2.1 Zufallsfraktale.- 8.7.2.2 Multi-Fraktale.- 8.7.3 Selbstähnlichkeits-Dimension.- 8.7.4 Box-Dimension.- 8.7.5 Die informationsdimension.- 8.7.6 Korrelationsdimension.- 8.7.7 Lyapunov-Dimension.- 8.7.8 Die Rényi-Dimension.- 8.7.9 Die Kolmogorov-Entropie.- 8.8 Rekonstruktion eines Attraktors aus einer Zeitreihe.- Aufgaben.- Literatur.- Sachwortverzeichnis.
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Clube de Autores Efeito Bolha
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Clube de Autores Os Misterios Do Livro De Enoque Sexta Edição
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World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Grammatical Complexity And One-dimensional
Book SynopsisA combinatorial method is developed in this book to explore the mysteries of chaos, which has became a topic of science since 1975. Using tools from theoretical computer science, formal languages and automata, the complexity of symbolic behaviors of dynamical systems is classified and analysed thoroughly. This book is mainly devoted to explanation of this method and apply it to one-dimensional dynamical systems, including the circle and interval maps, which are typical in exhibiting complex behavior through simple iterated calculations. The knowledge for reading it is self-contained in the book.
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World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Green, Brown, And Probability
Book SynopsisThis volume shows modern probabilistic methods in action: Brownian Motion Process as applied to the electrical phenomena investigated by Green et al., beginning with the Newton-Coulomb potential and ending with solutions by first and last exits of Brownian paths from conductors.
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World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Chaos And Complexity In Nonlinear Electronic
Book SynopsisThe basic procedures for designing and analysing electronic systems are based largely on the assumptions of linear behavior of the system. Nonlinearities inherent in all real applications very often cause unexpected and even strange behavior. This book presents an electronic engineer's perspective on chaos and complex behavior. It starts from basic mathematical notions which enable understanding of the observed phenomena, and guides the reader through the methodology and tools used in the laboratory and numerical experiments to interpretation and explanation of basic mechanisms. On typical circuit examples, it shows how the theoretical and empirical developments can be used in practice. Attention is drawn to applications of chaotic circuits as noise generators and the possible use of synchronized chaotic systems in information transmission and encryption. Chaos control is considered as a new, emerging area where electronic equipment and chaos theory could turn vital in biomedical and engineering issues.Table of ContentsLinear versus nonlinear circuits; steady-state behaviour; chaos and complexity - definition problems; basic mathematical models and tools; laboratory measurements in chaotic circuits; application specific equipment; computer simulations in chaotic circuits; characterization of complex phenomena from experimental data; quantifying complex phenomena; interpretation of results; examples - RC-generator, second-order digital filter, second-order circuit with sinusoidal driving, other examples; spectral properties of chaotic circuits; noise generation; controlling chaotic circuits and electronic chaos controllers; chaotic synchronization and applications in broad-band communication and data security.
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World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Chaotic Dynamics In Hamiltonian Systems: With
Book SynopsisIn the past hundred years investigators have learned the significance of complex behavior in deterministic systems. The potential applications of this discovery are as numerous as they are encouraging.This text clearly presents the mathematical foundations of chaotic dynamics, including methods and results at the forefront of current research. The book begins with a thorough introduction to dynamical systems and their applications. It goes on to develop the theory of regular and stochastic behavior in higher-degree-of-freedom Hamiltonian systems, covering topics such as homoclinic chaos, KAM theory, the Melnikov method, and Arnold diffusion. Theoretical discussions are illustrated by a study of the dynamics of small circumasteroidal grains perturbed by solar radiation pressure. With alternative derivations and proofs of established results substituted for those in the standard literature, this work serves as an important source for researchers, students and teachers.Skillfully combining in-depth mathematics and actual physical applications, this book will be of interest to the applied mathematician, the theoretical mechanical engineer and the dynamical astronomer alike.
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World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Chaos In Nature
Book SynopsisThis book is devoted to the history of chaos theory, from celestial mechanics (three-body problem) to electronics and meteorology. Many illustrative examples of chaotic behaviors exist in various contexts found in nature (chemistry, astrophysics, biomedicine). This book includes the most popular systems from chaos theory (Lorenz, Rössler, van der Pol, Duffing, logistic map, Lozi map, Hénon map etc.) and introduces many other systems, some of them very rarely discussed in textbooks as well as in scientific papers. The contents are formulated with an original approach as compared to other books on chaos theory.
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World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Introduction To Mathematical Billiards, An
Book Synopsis'This book offers one of the few places where a collection of results from the literature can be found … The book has an extensive bibliography … It is very nice to have the compendium of results that is presented here.'zbMATHA mathematical billiard is a mechanical system consisting of a billiard ball on a table of any form (which can be planar or even a multidimensional domain) but without billiard pockets. The ball moves and its trajectory is defined by the ball's initial position and its initial speed vector. The ball's reflections from the boundary of the table are assumed to have the property that the reflection and incidence angles are the same. This book comprehensively presents known results on the behavior of a trajectory of a billiard ball on a planar table (having one of the following forms: circle, ellipse, triangle, rectangle, polygon and some general convex domains). It provides a systematic review of the theory of dynamical systems, with a concise presentation of billiards in elementary mathematics and simple billiards related to geometry and physics.The description of these trajectories leads to the solution of various questions in mathematics and mechanics: problems related to liquid transfusion, lighting of mirror rooms, crushing of stones in a kidney, collisions of gas particles, etc. The analysis of billiard trajectories can involve methods of geometry, dynamical systems, and ergodic theory, as well as methods of theoretical physics and mechanics, which has applications in the fields of biology, mathematics, medicine, and physics.
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World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Elegant Circuits: Simple Chaotic Oscillators
Book SynopsisChaos is the study of the underlying determinism in the seemingly random phenomena that occur all around us. One of the best experimental demonstrations of chaos occurs in electrical circuits when the parameters are chosen carefully. We will show you how to construct such chaotic circuits for use in your own studies and demonstrations while teaching you the basics of chaos.This book should be of interest to researchers and hobbyists looking for a simple way to produce a chaotic signal. It should also be useful to students and their instructors as an engaging way to learn about chaotic dynamics and electronic circuits. The book assumes only an elementary knowledge of calculus and the ability to understand a schematic diagram and the components that it contains.You will get the most out of this book if you can construct the circuits for yourself. There is no substitute for the thrill and insight of seeing the output of a circuit you built unfold as the trajectory wanders in real time across your oscilloscope screen. A goal of this book is to inspire and delight as well as to teach.
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World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Chaos, Complexity, And Nonlinear Economic Theory
Book SynopsisWhat do economic chaos and uncertainties mean in rational or irrational economic theories? How do simple deterministic interactions among a few variables lead to unpredictable complex phenomena? Why is complexity of economies causing so many conflicts and confusions worldwide?This book provides a comprehensive introduction to recent developments of complexity theory in economics. It presents different models based on well-accepted economic mechanisms such as the Solow model, Ramsey model, and Lucas model. It is focused on presenting complex behaviors, such as business cycles, aperiodic motion, bifurcations, catastrophes, chaos, and hidden attractors, in basic economic models with nonlinear behavior. It shows how complex nonlinear phenomena are identified from various economic mechanisms and theories. These models demonstrate that the traditional or dominant economic views on evolution of, for instance, capitalism market, free competition, or Keynesian economics, are not generally valid. Markets are unpredictable and nobody knows with certainty the consequences of policies or other external factors in economic systems with simple interactions.
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World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Introduction To Chaos, Fractals And Dynamical
Book SynopsisThis book offers a fun and enriching introduction to chaos theory, fractals and dynamical systems, and on the applications of fractals to computer generated graphics and image compression. Introduction to Chaos, Fractals and Dynamical Systems particularly focuses on natural and human phenomenon that can be modeled as fractals, using simple examples to explain the theory of chaos and how it affects all of us. Then, using straightforward mathematic and intuitive descriptions, computer generated graphics and photographs of natural scenes are used to illustrate the beauty of fractals and their importance in our world. Finally, the concept of Dynamical Systems, that is, time-dependent systems, the foundation of Chaos and Fractal, is introduced. Everyday examples are again used to illustrate concepts, and the importance of understanding how these vital systems affect our lives. Throughout the fascinating history of the evolution of chaos theory, fractals and dynamical systems is presented, along with brief introductions to the scientists, mathematicians and engineers who created this knowledge.Introduction to Chaos, Fractals and Dynamical Systems contains ample mathematical definitions, representations, discussions and exercises, so that this book can be used as primary or secondary source in home schooling environments.The book is suitable for homeschooling as a focused course on the subject matter or as a classroom supplement for a variety of courses at the late junior high or early high-school level. For example, in addition to a standalone course on Chaos, Fractals and Dynamical Systems (or similar title), this book could be used with the following courses:The text can also be used in conjunction with mathematics courses for undergraduates for non-science majors. The book can also be used for informal and lively family study and discussion.For each chapter, exercises and things to do are included. These activities range from simple computational tasks to more elaborate computer projects, related activities, biographical research and writing assignments.
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World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Introduction To Chaos, Fractals And Dynamical
Book SynopsisThis book offers a fun and enriching introduction to chaos theory, fractals and dynamical systems, and on the applications of fractals to computer generated graphics and image compression. Introduction to Chaos, Fractals and Dynamical Systems particularly focuses on natural and human phenomenon that can be modeled as fractals, using simple examples to explain the theory of chaos and how it affects all of us. Then, using straightforward mathematic and intuitive descriptions, computer generated graphics and photographs of natural scenes are used to illustrate the beauty of fractals and their importance in our world. Finally, the concept of Dynamical Systems, that is, time-dependent systems, the foundation of Chaos and Fractal, is introduced. Everyday examples are again used to illustrate concepts, and the importance of understanding how these vital systems affect our lives. Throughout the fascinating history of the evolution of chaos theory, fractals and dynamical systems is presented, along with brief introductions to the scientists, mathematicians and engineers who created this knowledge.Introduction to Chaos, Fractals and Dynamical Systems contains ample mathematical definitions, representations, discussions and exercises, so that this book can be used as primary or secondary source in home schooling environments.The book is suitable for homeschooling as a focused course on the subject matter or as a classroom supplement for a variety of courses at the late junior high or early high-school level. For example, in addition to a standalone course on Chaos, Fractals and Dynamical Systems (or similar title), this book could be used with the following courses:The text can also be used in conjunction with mathematics courses for undergraduates for non-science majors. The book can also be used for informal and lively family study and discussion.For each chapter, exercises and things to do are included. These activities range from simple computational tasks to more elaborate computer projects, related activities, biographical research and writing assignments.
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World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Generation Of Self-excited, Hidden And
Book SynopsisWhat kind of dynamics is a piecewise linear system able to display? How may they generate heteroclinic chaos? How can the coexistence of attractors be designed and characterized? Is it necessary to have equilibrium points to generate chaotic behavior? Chaos theory and complex systems are interesting and evolving topics whose investigation from a theoretical and practical point of view constantly leads to arising questions. Interesting behaviors can be observed in self-excited attractors, hidden attractors and non-self-excited attractors.This book presents some fundamentals of linear system theory and recent approaches to design the three classes of chaotic attractors in piecewise linear systems. Each chapter presents a brief description and basic concepts to provide an overview of linear systems theory; chaos and multistability in integer linear systems; hidden and non-self-excited attractors; and fractional approaches. They also provide example systems to illustrate the concepts and design methods introduced. Some current topics under investigation are addressed from an integer order perspective to make the connection with the fractional order counterpart.This textbook provides a comprehensive introduction, methodologies, and analysis tools to study chaotic piecewise linear systems and will be suitable for undergraduate or graduate students interested in the field of chaos and complex dynamics.
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World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Strange Nonchaotic Attractors: Dynamics Between
Book SynopsisThis book is the first monograph devoted exclusively to strange nonchaotic attractors (SNA), recently discovered objects with a special kind of dynamical behavior between order and chaos in dissipative nonlinear systems under quasiperiodic driving. A historical review of the discovery and study of SNA, mathematical and physically-motivated examples, and a review of known experimental studies of SNA are presented. The main focus is on the theoretical analysis of strange nonchaotic behavior by means of different tools of nonlinear dynamics and statistical physics (bifurcation analysis, Lyapunov exponents, correlations and spectra, renormalization group). The relations of the subject to other fields of physics such as quantum chaos and solid state physics are also discussed.Trade Review"This book is written very precisely with a lot of illustrations. It is indispensable for physicists and mathematicians interested in the above stated dynamical systems and their SNA."Zentralblatt MATH"This is the first attempt to gather up all the work on this topic and present it in a unified way ... the book does an excellent job in outlining the main examples, results and connections to the literature and should be an invaluable tool for anyone wishing to find out about SNAs."Mathematical Reviews
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World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Chaos, Complexity And Transport - Proceedings Of
Book SynopsisThe main goal is to offer to readers a panorama of recent progress in nonlinear physics, complexity and transport with attractive chapters readable by a broad audience. It allows to gain an insight into these active fields of research and notably promotes the interdisciplinary studies from mathematics to experimental physics. To reach this aim, the book collects a selection of contributions to the third edition of the CCT conference (Marseilles, 1-5 June 2015).
£110.70
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Chaos: From Simple Models To Complex Systems
Book SynopsisChaos: from simple models to complex systems aims to guide science and engineering students through chaos and nonlinear dynamics from classical examples to the most recent fields of research. The first part, intended for undergraduate and graduate students, is a gentle and self-contained introduction to the concepts and main tools for the characterization of deterministic chaotic systems, with emphasis to statistical approaches. The second part can be used as a reference by researchers as it focuses on more advanced topics including the characterization of chaos with tools of information theory and applications encompassing fluid and celestial mechanics, chemistry and biology.The book is novel in devoting attention to a few topics often overlooked in introductory textbooks and which are usually found only in advanced surveys such as: information and algorithmic complexity theory applied to chaos and generalization of Lyapunov exponents to account for spatiotemporal and non-infinitesimal perturbations.The selection of topics, numerous illustrations, exercises and proposals for computer experiments make the book ideal for both introductory and advanced courses.
£45.60
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Resonance And Bifurcation To Chaos In Pendulum
Book SynopsisA periodically forced mathematical pendulum is one of the typical and popular nonlinear oscillators that possess complex and rich dynamical behaviors. Although the pendulum is one of the simplest nonlinear oscillators, yet, until now, we are still not able to undertake a systematical study of periodic motions to chaos in such a simplest system due to lack of suitable mathematical methods and computational tools. To understand periodic motions and chaos in the periodically forced pendulum, the perturbation method has been adopted. One could use the Taylor series to expend the sinusoidal function to the polynomial nonlinear terms, followed by traditional perturbation methods to obtain the periodic motions of the approximated differential system.This book discusses Hamiltonian chaos and periodic motions to chaos in pendulums. This book first detects and discovers chaos in resonant layers and bifurcation trees of periodic motions to chaos in pendulum in the comprehensive fashion, which is a base to understand the behaviors of nonlinear dynamical systems, as a results of Hamiltonian chaos in the resonant layers and bifurcation trees of periodic motions to chaos. The bifurcation trees of travelable and non-travelable periodic motions to chaos will be presented through the periodically forced pendulum.
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World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Introduction To Mathematical Billiards, An
Book Synopsis'This book offers one of the few places where a collection of results from the literature can be found … The book has an extensive bibliography … It is very nice to have the compendium of results that is presented here.'zbMATHA mathematical billiard is a mechanical system consisting of a billiard ball on a table of any form (which can be planar or even a multidimensional domain) but without billiard pockets. The ball moves and its trajectory is defined by the ball's initial position and its initial speed vector. The ball's reflections from the boundary of the table are assumed to have the property that the reflection and incidence angles are the same. This book comprehensively presents known results on the behavior of a trajectory of a billiard ball on a planar table (having one of the following forms: circle, ellipse, triangle, rectangle, polygon and some general convex domains). It provides a systematic review of the theory of dynamical systems, with a concise presentation of billiards in elementary mathematics and simple billiards related to geometry and physics.The description of these trajectories leads to the solution of various questions in mathematics and mechanics: problems related to liquid transfusion, lighting of mirror rooms, crushing of stones in a kidney, collisions of gas particles, etc. The analysis of billiard trajectories can involve methods of geometry, dynamical systems, and ergodic theory, as well as methods of theoretical physics and mechanics, which has applications in the fields of biology, mathematics, medicine, and physics.
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World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Topics On Chaotic Systems: Selected Papers From
Book SynopsisThis volume includes the best papers presented at the CHAOS 2008 International Conference on Chaotic Modeling, Simulation and Applications. It provides a valuable collection of new ideas, methods, and techniques in the field of nonlinear dynamics, chaos, fractals and their applications in general science and in engineering sciences.It touches on many fields such as chaos, dynamical systems, nonlinear systems, fractals and chaotic attractors. It also covers mechanics, hydrofluid dynamics, chaos in meteorology and cosmology, Hamiltonian and quantum chaos, chaos in biology and genetics, chaotic control, and chaos in economy and markets, and chaotic simulations; thus, containing cutting-edge interdisciplinary research with high-interest applications.These contributions present new solutions by analyzing the relevant data and through the use of recent advances in different fields, especially in chaotic simulation methods and techniques.Table of ContentsChaos and Dynamical Systems; Nonlinear Systems; Fractals; Chaotic Attractors; Mechanics; Hydrofluid Dynamics; Chaotic Advection; Chaos in Meteorology and Cosmology; Bifurcation; Hamiltonian and Quantum Chaos; Plasma Physics; Chaos in Biology and Genetics; Chaos in Medicine and Physiology; Chaotic Control; Time Series Analysis and Forecasting Chaotic Systems; Chaos in Economy and Markets; Traffic Flow; Chaotic Simulations.
£124.20
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Chaos: From Simple Models To Complex Systems
Book SynopsisChaos: from simple models to complex systems aims to guide science and engineering students through chaos and nonlinear dynamics from classical examples to the most recent fields of research. The first part, intended for undergraduate and graduate students, is a gentle and self-contained introduction to the concepts and main tools for the characterization of deterministic chaotic systems, with emphasis to statistical approaches. The second part can be used as a reference by researchers as it focuses on more advanced topics including the characterization of chaos with tools of information theory and applications encompassing fluid and celestial mechanics, chemistry and biology.The book is novel in devoting attention to a few topics often overlooked in introductory textbooks and which are usually found only in advanced surveys such as: information and algorithmic complexity theory applied to chaos and generalization of Lyapunov exponents to account for spatiotemporal and non-infinitesimal perturbations.The selection of topics, numerous illustrations, exercises and proposals for computer experiments make the book ideal for both introductory and advanced courses.Table of ContentsFirst Encounter with Chaos; The Language of Dynamical Systems; Examples of Chaotic Behaviors; Probabilistic Approach to Chaos; Characterization of Chaotic Dynamical Systems; From Order to Chaos in Dissipative Systems; Chaos in Hamiltonian Systems; Chaos and Information Theory; Coarse-Grained Information and Large Scale Predictability; Chaos, Numerical Computations and Experiments; Chaos in Few-Degrees of Freedom Systems; Spatiotemporal Chaos; Turbulence as a Dynamical Systems Problem; Chaos and Statistical Mechanics: Fermi-Pasta-Ulam a Case Study.
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World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Recent Progress In Controlling Chaos
Book SynopsisThis review volume consists an indispensable collection of research papers chronicling the recent progress in controlling chaos. Here, new theoretical ideas, as experimental implementations of controlling chaos, are included, while the applications contained in this volume can be referred to as turbulent magnetized plasmas, chaotic neural networks, modeling city traffic and models of interest in celestial mechanics.Recent Progress in Controlling Chaos provides an excellent broad overview of the subject matter, and will be especially useful for graduate students, researchers and scientists working in the areas of nonlinear dynamics, chaos and complex systems. The authors, world-renowned scientists and prominent experts in the field of controlling chaos, will offer readers through their research works, a fascinating insight into the state-of-the-art technology used in the progress in key techniques and concepts in the field of control.Table of ContentsReduction of Chaotic Transport in Plasmas; Controlling Chaos in Chaotic Neural Networks; Adaptive Feedback Control; Feedback Anti-Control of Chaos; Delayed Feedback Control; Phase Control of Chaotic Systems; Controlling Chaos in Mechanical Systems; Clipping Chaos to Cycles; Controlling City Traffic; Controlling Bursting Neurons; Partial Control of Chaos; Pulsive Feedback Control; Chaos Control; Chaos Stabilization in the Three Body Problem; Stabilizing Periodic Orbits in Satellites.
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World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Bifurcations In Piecewise-smooth Continuous
Book SynopsisReal-world systems that involve some non-smooth change are often well-modeled by piecewise-smooth systems. However there still remain many gaps in the mathematical theory of such systems. This doctoral thesis presents new results regarding bifurcations of piecewise-smooth, continuous, autonomous systems of ordinary differential equations and maps. Various codimension-two, discontinuity induced bifurcations are unfolded in a rigorous manner. Several of these unfoldings are applied to a mathematical model of the growth of Saccharomyces cerevisiae (a common yeast). The nature of resonance near border-collision bifurcations is described; in particular, the curious geometry of resonance tongues in piecewise-smooth continuous maps is explained in detail.Neimark-Sacker-like border-collision bifurcations are both numerically and theoretically investigated. A comprehensive background section is conveniently provided for those with little or no experience in piecewise-smooth systems.Table of ContentsFundamentals of Piecewise-Smooth, Continuous Systems; Discontinuous Bifurcations in Planar Systems; Codimension-Two, Discontinuous Bifurcations; The Growth of Saccharomyces cerevisiae; Codimension-Two, Border-Collision Bifurcations; Periodic Solutions and Resonance Tongues; Neimark-Sacker-Like Bifurcations;
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World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd 2-d Quadratic Maps And 3-d Ode Systems: A
Book SynopsisThis book is based on research on the rigorous proof of chaos and bifurcations in 2-D quadratic maps, especially the invertible case such as the Hénon map, and in 3-D ODE's, especially piecewise linear systems such as the Chua's circuit. In addition, the book covers some recent works in the field of general 2-D quadratic maps, especially their classification into equivalence classes, and finding regions for chaos, hyperchaos, and non-chaos in the space of bifurcation parameters.Following the main introduction to the rigorous tools used to prove chaos and bifurcations in the two representative systems, is the study of the invertible case of the 2-D quadratic map, where previous works are oriented toward Hénon mapping. 2-D quadratic maps are then classified into 30 maps with well-known formulas. Two proofs on the regions for chaos, hyperchaos, and non-chaos in the space of the bifurcation parameters are presented using a technique based on the second-derivative test and bounds for Lyapunov exponents. Also included is the proof of chaos in the piecewise linear Chua's system using two methods, the first of which is based on the construction of Poincaré map, and the second is based on a computer-assisted proof. Finally, a rigorous analysis is provided on the bifurcational phenomena in the piecewise linear Chua's system using both an analytical 2-D mapping and a 1-D approximated Poincaré mapping in addition to other analytical methods.
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World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd From Physics To Control Through An Emergent View
Book SynopsisThe book is a compilation of selected papers from the conference on Physics and Control 2009, presenting a unified perspective underlying the thematics and strategies related to the control of physical systems with emerging applications in physics, engineering, chemistry, biology and other natural sciences. The selected papers reflect the state-of-the-art of the more advanced theoretical and practical studies in the field of control of complex systems. The contributions provide a comprehensive view on some selected topics of particular importance at the disciplinary borderline between Physics and Control.Table of ContentsModelling and Control of Coupled Stochastic Oscillators; Multistability in Natural and Laboratory-Scale Nonlinear Systems; Linear and Matritial Algebra, Open Problems Related to Control Theory; Localization of Oscillations in Dynamical Systems; Microfluidics: Theory, Methods and Applications; Mathematical Modelling of Dynamic Systems for Volcano Physics; Geometric Control for Quantum and Classical Models; Control Problems for Dynamical Systems Under Uncertainty and Conflict; Physics and Control in Fusion Plasma Devices; Modelling and Optimization of Beam and Plasma Dynamics.
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World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Chaotic Pendulum, The
Book SynopsisPendulum is the simplest nonlinear system, which, however, provides the means for the description of different phenomena in Nature that occur in physics, chemistry, biology, medicine, communications, economics and sociology. The chaotic behavior of pendulum is usually associated with the random force acting on a pendulum (Brownian motion). Another type of chaotic motion (deterministic chaos) occurs in nonlinear systems with only few degrees of freedom. This book presents a comprehensive description of these phenomena going on in underdamped and overdamped pendula subject to additive and multiplicative periodic and random forces. No preliminary knowledge, such as complex mathematical or numerical methods, is required from a reader other than undergraduate courses in mathematical physics. A wide group of researchers, along with students and teachers will, thus, benefit from this definitive book on nonlinear dynamics.Table of ContentsPendulum Equations; Applications; Phase Space; Poincare Sections; Lyapunov Exponents; Spectral Analysis; Transition to Chaos; Analytic Methods (Feigenbaum, Melnikov); Parametric Driving; Brownian Motion; Overdamped; Spring; Double and Spherical Pendula.
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World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Frontiers In The Study Of Chaotic Dynamical
Book SynopsisThis collection of review articles is devoted to new developments in the study of chaotic dynamical systems with some open problems and challenges. The papers, written by many of the leading experts in the field, cover both the experimental and theoretical aspects of the subject. This edited volume presents a variety of fascinating topics of current interest and problems arising in the study of both discrete and continuous time chaotic dynamical systems. Exciting new techniques stemming from the area of nonlinear dynamical systems theory are currently being developed to meet these challenges. Presenting the state-of-the-art of the more advanced studies of chaotic dynamical systems, Frontiers in the Study of Chaotic Dynamical Systems with Open Problems is devoted to setting an agenda for future research in this exciting and challenging field.Table of ContentsProblems with Lorenz's Modeling and the Algorithm of Chaos Doctrine (S OuYang & Y Lin); Nonexistence of Chaotic Solutions of Nonlinear Differential Equations (L S Yao); Dynamics of Quadratic and Higher Degree Polynomial ODE Systems (J Heidel & F Zhang); On Chaotic and Hyperchaotic Complex Nonlinear Dynamical Systems (G M Mahmoud); On the Study of Chaotic Systems with Non-Horseshoe Template (A Ray et al.); Instability of Solutions of Fourth and Fifth Order Delay Differential Equations (C Tunc); Some Conjectures about the Synchronizability and the Topology of Networks (A Caneco et al.); Wavelet Study of Dynamical Systems using Partial Differential Equations (E B Postnikov); Combining the Dynamics of Discrete Dynamical Systems (J S Canovas); Code Structure for Pairs of Linear Maps with Some Open Problems (P Troshin); Recent Advances in Open Billiards with Some Open Problems (C P Dettmann); Open Problems in the Dynamics of the Expression of Gene Interaction Networks (L S Liebovitch & V Naudot); How to Transform a Type of Chaos in Dynamical Systems (E Zeraoulia & J C Sprott).
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World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Discrete Systems With Memory
Book SynopsisMemory is a universal function of organized matter. What is the mathematics of memory? How does memory affect the space-time behaviour of spatially extended systems? Does memory increase complexity? This book provides answers to these questions.It focuses on the study of spatially extended systems, i.e., cellular automata and other related discrete complex systems. Thus, arrays of locally connected finite state machines, or cells, update their states simultaneously, in discrete time, by the same transition rule. The classical dynamics in these systems is Markovian: only the actual configuration is taken into account to generate the next one.Generalizing the conventional view on spatially extended discrete dynamical systems evolution by allowing cells (or nodes) to be featured by some trait state computed as a function of its own previous state-values, the transition maps of the classical systems are kept unaltered, so that the effect of memory can be easily traced.The book demonstrates that discrete dynamical systems with memory are not only priceless tools for modeling natural phenomena but unique mathematical and aesthetic objects.Table of ContentsCellular Automata and Memory; Average Type Memory; Other Memories; Asynchrony and Probabilistic Rules; Cycles and Random Sequences; Three State Automata; Reversible Dynamics; Block Cellular Automata; Structurally Dynamic Systems; Boolean Networks; Coupled Layers; Continuous State Variable; Spatial Games.
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