Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos by J. M. T. Thompson, H. B. Stewart - 9780471876458

Nonlinear Dynamics and ChaosAuthor(s): J. M. T. Thompson, H. B. Stewart\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc, United States\nImprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc\nISBN-13: 9780471876458, 978-0471876458\nSynopsis\nNonlinear dynamics and chaos involves the study of apparent random happenings within a system or process. The subject has wide applications within mathematics, engineering, physics and other physical sciences. Since the bestselling first edition was published, there has been a lot of new research conducted in the area of nonlinear dynamics and chaos.\nExpands on the bestselling, highly regarded first edition A new chapter which will cover the new research in the area since first edition Glossary of terms and a bibliography have been added All figures and illustrations will be 'modernised' Comprehensive and systematic account of nonlinear dynamics and chaos, still a fast-growing area of applied mathematics Highly illustrated Excellent introductory text, can bt