Chaotic Vibrations: An Introduction for Applied Scientists and Engineers

By Francis C. Moon

Book Overview

New mathematical ideas in nonlinear dynamics and chaos are translated in this book into a language that engineers and scientists can understand and specific examples and applications of chaotic dynamics in the physical world are given. The book describes how to perform both computer and physical experiments in chaotic dynamics, and covers topics such as Poincarre maps, fractal dimensions and Lyapunov exponents, illustrating their use in specific physical examples. An extensive guide to the literature is included, especially work relating to more mathematically oriented works, along with a glossary of chaotic dynamics terms; a list of computer experiments; and details for a demonstration experiment on chaotic vibrations.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471856851
• ISBN13: 9780471856856
• Release Date: November 1987
• Publisher: Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH
• Length: 309 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.3" x 9.2"