Contributing to the modern dynamical systems theory, Roberts explains how to derive relatively simple dynamical equations that model complex physical interactions. Because of his background, many of the example applications involve fluid flows and other continuum dynamics. He assumes common undergraduate linear algebra, calculus, and differential equations but not functional analysis, advanced differential geometry, or even complex analysis. His central theme is that coordinate transforms and center manifolds provide a powerfully enhanced and unified view of a swath of other methods for modeling complex systems, such as averaging, homogenizations, multiple scales, singular perturbations, two timing, and WKB theory. Annotation ©2015 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)
A book that explores the derivation of multiscale models for dynamical systems, partnering algebra and geometry with a visual approach.