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

AUTHOR: Steven Strogatz
ISBN: 0738204536
SHORT DESCRIPTION: 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...

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Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos: With Applications to Physics, Biology, Chemistry, and Engineering
- Book Review, by Steven Strogatz

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Intended as a first course in nonlinear dynamics and chaos, the presentation stresses analytical methods, concrete examples, and geometric intuition. Applications are emphasized, including mechanical vibrations, lasers, biological rhythms, superconducting circuits, insect outbreaks, chemical oscillators, genetic control systems, chaotic waterwheels, and even secret messages. Many worked examples and exercises with selected answers are included. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

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An introductory text in nonlinear dynamics and chaos, emphasizing applications in several areas of science, which include vibrations, biological rhythms, insect outbreaks, and genetic control systems. Contains a rich selection of illustrations, with many exercises and examples. Softcover.

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Book Review

Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos: With Applications to Physics, Biology, Chemistry, and Engineering
- Book Reviews, by Steven Strogatz

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

FROM THE PUBLISHER

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.

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SIAM Review

Exceptionally well written. Time after time, Strogatz fives explanations of concepts that are among the most lucid I have ever read...One of the best introductions to nonlinear dynamics currently available.

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