Drawing examples from mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, engineering, economics, medicine, politics, and sports, this book illustrates how nonlinear dynamics plays a vital role in our world. Examples cover a wide range from the spread and possible control of communicable diseases, to the lack of predictability in long-range weather forecasting, to competition between political groups and nations. After an introductory chapter that explores what it means to be nonlinear, the book covers the mathematical concepts such as limit cycles, fractals, chaos, bifurcations, and solitons, that will be applied throughout the book. Numerous computer simulations and exercises allow students to explore topics in greater depth using the Maple computer algebra system. The mathematical level of the text assumes prior exposure to ordinary differential equations and familiarity with the wave and diffusion equations. No prior knowledge of Maple is assumed. The book may be used at the undergraduate or graduate level to prepare science and engineering students for problems in the real world , or for self-study by practicing scientists and engineers.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
ISBN-13
9780387753386
eBay Product ID (ePID)
104045540
Product Key Features
Author
Richard H. Enns
Publication Name
It's a Nonlinear World
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics
Publication Year
2010
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
384 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
254mm
Item Width
178mm
Item Weight
930g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Richard H. Enns
Series Title
Springer Undergraduate Texts in Mathematics and Technology