Nonlinear Physics - From the Pendulum to Turbulence and Chaos

by R.Z. G.M. Sagdeev

Two sets of related computer software are also available. One, the student/teacher set, consists of six 51/4 inch IBM/XT/AT-compatible floppy diskettes on which eight scenarios of dynamic computer graphics are recorded. The second, the ATRS research diskette, contains the 'ATRS' program, which runs numerical experiments with constructing their phase portraits at any specified level of detail, studying their dynamics, correlation properties and the dependence of the dynamics of the processes on the initial condition and mapping coefficients.This unique book brings together the basic ideas of nonlinear theory essential for all branches of physics, including mechanics of continuous media, optics, radiophysics, solid state physics and plasma physics. The authors restrict the use of lengthy calculations to examples, and present the material in an informal style, based on qualitative analysis and physical estimates. Written by three pioneers in the field on nonlinear ph

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First published January 1, 1988

Reviews

[Jebi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Textbook with an excellent explanation of the concepts found in nonlinear physics. Mathematically I found it sparse at times, and as an undergrad I struggled to understand some of the mathematical leaps the book makes. This is understandable, since it seems to be aimed at postgrads. Would love to read through it again in a few year's time; perhaps my review will change by then. A minor complaint would be that the english translation has typos here and there, with missing numerical labels for equations and a scattering of misplaced symbols.