Applied Nonlinear Dynamics: Analytical, Computational, and Experimental Methods

by Ali H. Nayfeh, Balakumar Balachandran

A unified and coherent treatment of analytical, computational and experimental techniques of nonlinear dynamics with numerous illustrative applications. Features a discourse on geometric concepts such as Poincare maps. Discusses chaos, stability and bifurcation analysis for systems of differential and algebraic equations. Includes scores of examples to facilitate understanding.

Genres: Engineering

704 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1995