Developed from a series of lectures at the University of Frankfurt, 1982-83, introduces information on how the initial conditions of non-linear systems result in chaotic time behavior. Covers experiments and simple models, piecewise linear maps, the intermittency route to chaos, strange attractors in dissipative systems, the transition from quasi-periodicity to chaos, regular and irregular motion in conservative systems, and controlling chaos. Includes several pages of color plates. Previously published in 1984 and 1987, and updated again to incorporate current thinking and recent results. For graduate and research physicists. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
This German text is based on a revision and update of the second English version. It contains, in particular, a new chapter on controlling chaos. Translations into Japanese, Chinese, German, Russian and Polish demonstrate the international interest in this book. From reviews of former English editions:
In this book, Schuster gives a very useful summary of the main ideas of the subject as it now stands. Although a physist by training and style, he organizes his treatment by the logic of the mathematics, which is based on the concept of a dynamical system.
Students about to begin research into chaos, and practising scientists new to the subject, will find this book well worth reading. Nature
This text sets a standard which other authors and publishers in physics should strive to meet. Physics Bulletin
This is the revised and updated 3rd edition of this highly regarded textbook. A new chapter on controlling chaos has been added. Translations into Japanese, Chinese, German, Russian and Polish demonstrate the international interest in this book. From reviews of former editions:
In this book, Schuster gives a very useful summary of the main ideas of the subject as it now stands. Although a physist by training and style, he organizes his treatment by the logic of the mathematics, which is based on the concept of a dynamical system.
Students about to begin research into chaos, and practising scientists new to the subject, will find this book well worth reading. Nature
This text sets a standard which other authors and publishers in physics should strive to meet. Physics Bulletin
