Instabilities, Chaos and Turbulence: An Introduction to Nonlinear Dynamics and Complex Systems, (2nd Edition)

Manneville, Paul

ISBN 10: 1848163924 / ISBN 13: 9781848163928

Verlag: Imperial College Pr, 2010

Beschreibung

2nd edition. 439 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers x-1848163924

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: Instabilities, Chaos and Turbulence: An Introduction to Nonlinear Dynamics and Complex Systems, (2nd Edition)
• Verlag: Imperial College Pr
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2010
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 1848163924
• ISBN-13: 9781848163928
• Einband: Hardcover
• Auflage: 2. Auflage
• Zustand: Brand New

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Inhaltsangabe

This book (2nd edition) is a self-contained introduction to a wide body of knowledge on nonlinear dynamics and chaos. Manneville emphasises the understanding of basic concepts and the nontrivial character of nonlinear response, contrasting it with the intuitively simple linear response. He explains the theoretical framework using pedagogical examples from fluid dynamics, though prior knowledge of this field is not required. Heuristic arguments and worked examples replace most esoteric technicalities. Only basic understanding of mathematics and physics is required, at the level of what is currently known after one or two years of undergraduate training: elementary calculus, basic notions of linear algebra and ordinary differential calculus, and a few fundamental physical equations (specific complements are provided when necessary). Methods presented are of fully general use, which opens up ample windows on topics of contemporary interest. These include complex dynamical processes such as patterning, chaos control, mixing, and even the Earth's climate. Numerical simulations are proposed as a means to obtain deeper understanding of the intricacies induced by nonlinearities in our everyday environment, with hints on adapted modelling strategies and their implementation.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Charlotte y Peter Fiell son dos autoridades en historia, teoría y crítica del diseño y han escrito más de sesenta libros sobre la materia, muchos de los cuales se han convertido en éxitos de ventas. También han impartido conferencias y cursos como profesores invitados, han comisariado exposiciones y asesorado a fabricantes, museos, salas de subastas y grandes coleccionistas privados de todo el mundo. Los Fiell han escrito numerosos libros para TASCHEN, entre los que se incluyen 1000 Chairs, Diseño del siglo XX, El diseño industrial de la A a la Z, Scandinavian Design y Diseño del siglo XXI.