Nonlinear Waves, Solitons and Chaos by Eryk Infeld

Nonlinear Waves, Solitons and Chaos by Eryk Infeld

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Summary

This is the only English language text at this level to embrace a universal approach to three developments in physics: nonlinear waves, solitons and chaos. The new edition has been extended so as to include applications in biology and optics and discusses recent developments in soliton dynamics.

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Nonlinear Waves, Solitons and Chaos by Eryk Infeld

This revised and updated second edition of a highly successful book is the only text at this level to embrace a universal approach to three major developments in classical physics; namely nonlinear waves, solitons and chaos. The authors now include new material on biology and laser theory, and go on to discuss important recent developments such as soliton metamorphosis. A comprehensive treatment of basic plasma and fluid configurations and instabilities is followed by a study of the relevant nonlinear structures. Each chapter concludes with a set of problems. This text will be particularly valuable for students taking courses in nonlinear aspects of physics. In general, it will be of value to final year undergraduates and beginning graduate students studying fluid dynamics, plasma physics and applied mathematics.
From reviews of the first edition: ' … as clear an introduction to nonlinear waves and solitons as one may find' Appl. Mech. Rev.
' … highly recommended as a brief introduction to these important developments in classical physics …' Physics in Canada
' … an important contribution to the study of nonlinear waves …' Math. Rev.
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ISBN 13 9780521635578
ISBN 10 0521635578
Title Nonlinear Waves, Solitons and Chaos
Author Eryk Infeld
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Year published 2000-07-13
Number of pages 412
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