Introduction to Discrete Dynamical Systems and Chaos

Mario Martelli (California State University, Fullerton)

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Wiley-Interscience
20 August 1999

Differential calculus & equations; Chaos theory; Maths for scientists; Maths for engineers

Series: Wiley Series in Discrete Mathematics and Optimization

A timely, accessible introduction to the mathematics of chaos.

The past three decades have seen dramatic developments in the theory of dynamical systems, particularly regarding the exploration of chaotic behavior. Complex patterns of even simple processes arising in biology, chemistry, physics, engineering, economics, and a host of other disciplines have been investigated, explained, and utilized.

Introduction to Discrete Dynamical Systems and Chaos makes these exciting and important ideas accessible to students and scientists by assuming, as a background, only the standard undergraduate training in calculus and linear algebra. Chaos is introduced at the outset and is then incorporated as an integral part of the theory of discrete dynamical systems in one or more dimensions. Both phase space and parameter space analysis are developed with ample exercises, more than 100 figures, and important practical examples such as the dynamics of atmospheric changes and neural networks.

An appendix provides readers with clear guidelines on how to use Mathematica to explore discrete dynamical systems numerically. Selected programs can also be downloaded from a Wiley ftp site (address in preface). Another appendix lists possible projects that can be assigned for classroom investigation. Based on the author's 1993 book, but boasting at least 60% new, revised, and updated material, the present Introduction to Discrete Dynamical Systems and Chaos is a unique and extremely useful resource for all scientists interested in this active and intensely studied field.

By: Mario Martelli (California State University Fullerton)
Imprint: Wiley-Interscience
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 244mm, Width: 163mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 619g
ISBN: 9780471319757
ISBN 10: 0471319759
Series: Wiley Series in Discrete Mathematics and Optimization
Pages: 344
Publication Date: 20 August 1999
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational , A / AS level , Further / Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Discrete Dynamical Systems. One-Dimensional Dynamical Systems. R¯q, Matrices, and Functions. Discrete Linear Dynamical Systems. Nonlinear Dynamical Systems. Chaotic Behavior. Analysis of Four Dynamical Systems. Appendices. Index.

MARIO MARTELLI, PhD, is Professor of Mathematics at California State University at Fullerton.

Reviews for Introduction to Discrete Dynamical Systems and Chaos

""From the preface: 'The purpose of this book is to present the fundamental ideas on discrete dynamical systems and chaos at the level of those undergraduates...who have completed the standard calculus sequence, with the inclusion of functions of several variables and linear algebra.'"" (Mathematical Reviews, Issue 2001k)