Nonlinear Dynamics, Chaotic and Complex Systems : Proceedings of an International Conference Held in Zakopane, Poland, November 7-12, 1995 : Plenary Invited Lectures

Infeld, E. (EDT); Zelazny, Roman (EDT); Galkowski, A. (EDT); Gakowski, A. (EDT)

ISBN 10: 0521582016 / ISBN 13: 9780521582018

Published by Cambridge University Press, 1997

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Nonlinear Dynamics, Chaotic and Complex Systems : Proceedings of an International Conference Held in Zakopane, Poland, November 7-12, 1995 : Plenary Invited Lectures
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521582016
• ISBN 13: 9780521582018
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

The physics and mathematics of nonlinear dynamics, chaotic and complex systems constitute some of the most fascinating developments of late-twentieth-century science. Universal constants in chaotic behavior have been discovered, changing our understanding of important phenomena in such fields as physics, biology, chemistry, economics, and medicine. In this book, two dozen scientists and mathematicians who were deeply involved in the "nonlinear revolution" cover most of the basic aspects of the field. The book is divided into five parts: dynamical systems, bifurcation theory and chaos; spatially extended systems; dynamical chaos, quantum physics and the foundations of statistical mechanics; evolutionary and cognitive systems; and complex systems as an interface between the sciences.

Book Description

The physics and mathematics of nonlinear dynamics, chaotic and complex systems constitute some of the most fascinating developments of late twentieth century science. It turns out that chaotic bahaviour can be understood, and even utilized, to a far greater degree than had been suspected. Surprisingly, universal constants have been discovered. The implications have changed our understanding of important phenomena in physics, biology, chemistry, economics, medicine and numerous other fields of human endeavor. In this book, two dozen scientists and mathematicians who were deeply involved in the "nonlinear revolution" cover most of the basic aspects of the field.