Developed and class-tested
by a distinguished team of authors at two universities, this text is intended for courses
in nonlinear dynamics in either mathematics or physics. The only prerequisites are
calculus, differential equations, and linear algebra. Along with discussions of the major
topics, including discrete dynamical systems, chaos, fractals, nonlinear differential
equations and bifurcations, the text also includes Lab Visits short reports that
illustrate relevant concepts from the physical, chemical and biological sciences. There
are Computer Experiments throughout the text that present opportunities to explore
dynamics through computer simulations, designed for use with any software package. And
each chapter ends with a Challenge, guiding students through an advanced topic in the form
of an extended exercise.
Table of contents
Preface.- One-Dimensional
Maps.- Two-dimensional Maps.- Chaos.- Fractals.- Chaos in Two-Dimensional Maps.- Chaotic
Attractors.- Differential Equations.- Periodic Orbits and Limited Sets.- Chaos in
Differential Equations.- Stable Manifolds and Crises.- Bifurcations.- Cascades.- State
Reconstruction of Data.- Appendices A & B.- Answers and Hints to Selected Exercises.-
Bibliography.- Index.
602 pages