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Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos, Fall 2004
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- Abstract:
Nonlinear dynamics with applications. Intuitive approach with emphasis on geometric thinking, computational and analytical methods. Extensive use of demonstration software. Topics: Bifurcations. Phase plane. Nonlinear coupled oscillators in biology and physics. Perturbation, averaging theory. Parametric resonances, Floquet theory. Relaxation oscillations. Hysterises. Phase locking. Chaos: Lorenz model, iterated mappings, period doubling, renormalization. Fractals. Hamiltonian systems, area preserving maps; KAM theory.
- Subject:
- Mathematics and Statistics, Science and Technology
- Grade Level:
- Post-secondary
- Collection:
- MIT OpenCourseWare
