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Chaos and Complexity in Astrophysics

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Chaos and Complexity in Astrophysics

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The discipline of nonlinear dynamics has developed explosively in all areas of physics over the last two decades. This comprehensive primer summarizes the main developments in the mathematical theory of dynamical systems, chaos, pattern formation and complexity. An introduction to mathematical concepts and techniques is given in the first part of the book, before being applied to stellar, interstellar, galactic and large scale complex phenomena in the Universe. Regev demonstrates the possible application of ideas including strange attractors, Poincare sections, fractals, bifurcations, and complex spatial patterns, to specific astrophysical problems. This self-contained text will appeal to a broad audience of astrophysicists and astronomers who wish to understand and apply modern dynamical approaches to the problems they are working on. It provides researchers and graduate students with the investigative tools they need to fully explore chaotic and complex phenomena.
Product details
Edition:
illustrated
Number of Pages:
470
Release Date:
2006-03-23
Publication Date:
2015-05-11
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0521855349
ISBN13:
9780521855341
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Weight:
984 g
Height:
175 cm
Width:
250 cm
Thickness:
30 cm
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