Chaos and Complexity in Astrophysics

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. Oded Regev demonstrates the possible application of ideas including strange attractors, Poincar sections, fractals, bifurcations, and complex spatial patterns, to specific astrophysical problems.

Author: Oded Regev
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 06/12/2006
Pages: 470
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 2.39lbs
Size: 9.98h x 6.90w x 1.03d
ISBN: 9780521855341