Dynamical Systems with Applications using Mathematica® [Paperback]

Stephen Lynch (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0817644822 | ISBN-13: 978-0817644826 | Publication Date: October 1, 2007 | Edition: 1

This book provides an introduction to the theory of dynamical systems with the aid of the Mathematica® computer algebra package. The book has a very hands-on approach and takes the reader from basic theory to recently published research material. Emphasized throughout are numerous applications to biology, chemical kinetics, economics, electronics, epidemiology, nonlinear optics, mechanics, population dynamics, and neural networks. Theorems and proofs are kept to a minimum. The first section deals with continuous systems using ordinary differential equations, while the second part is devoted to the study of discrete dynamical systems.

Editorial Reviews

Review

From the reviews: "Stephen Lynch's book offers a comprehensive introduction to the theory and application of differential equations and dynamical systems methods. Its focus on applications and avoidance of overly technical arguments makes it a an equally good choice for teaching an undergraduate course in dynamical systems, as self-study for graduate students interested in dynamical systems, or as an introductory text for researchers seeking an overview of some current developments in applied dynamical systems. Most importantly, its content and presentation style convey the excitement that has drawn many students and researchers to dynamical systems in the first place.—Dynamical Systems Magazine "This accessible university text shows how a wide range of differential equations work and begin to fail to work over a very wide range of solved and unsolvable applications. Mathematica is used throughout, from its tutorial introduction in Chapter 0 to the minimally chaotic neuromodule of the final section. This is the first work I have seen in which genuine self-education by computer is expected of the reader. The one-liner programs come to life when typed in, and the growing programming skill lends itself to inventing [one's] own extensions to the supplied problems.—Datafile, The Journal of the HPCC “The book is a good introduction to dynamical systems theory. … This book presents an original, cheap and powerful solution to the problem of analysis of large data sets. … The text is aimed at graduate students and working scientists in various branches of applied mathematics, natural sciences and engineering. … recommend ‘Dynamical Systems with Applications using MATHEMATICA®’ as a good handbook for a diverse readership, for graduates and professionals in mathematics, physics, science and engineering.” (Damian Trif, Studia Universitatis Babeş-Bolyai. Mathematica, Vol. LIV (4), December, 2009)

From the Back Cover

Dynamical Systems with Applications using Mathematica® provides an introduction to the theory of dynamical systems with the aid of the Mathematica computer algebra package. The book has a very hands-on approach and takes the reader from basic theory to recently published research material. Emphasized throughout are numerous applications to biology, chemical kinetics, economics, electronics, epidemiology, nonlinear optics, mechanics, population dynamics, and neural networks. Mathematica’s symbolic, numerical, and graphical capabilities make it ideal for the study of nonlinear dynamical systems. An introductory chapter provides complete tutorials on how to use Mathematica’s text-based input commands and palettes, enabling new users to become familiar with the program, while providing a good reference source for experts. Working Mathematica notebooks will be available at http://library.wolfram.com/infocenter/Books/AppliedMathematics/. Throughout the book, the author has focused on breadth of coverage rather than fine detail, with theorems and proofs being kept to a minimum. The first part of the book deals with continuous systems using ordinary differential equations, while the second part is devoted to the study of discrete dynamical systems. Some of the material presented is at the postgraduate level and has been influenced by the author’s own research interests. Exercises are included at the end of every chapter. A comprehensive bibliography including textbooks and research papers rounds out the work. The book is intended for senior undergraduate and graduate students as well as working scientists in applied mathematics, the natural sciences, and engineering. Many chapters of the book are especially useful as reference material for senior undergraduate independent project work. Also by the author: Dynamical Systems with Applications using MATLAB®, ISBN 978-0-8176-4321-8 Dynamical Systems with Applications using Maple, ISBN 978-0-8176-4150-4    

Product Details

• Paperback: 499 pages
• Publisher: Birkhäuser Boston; 1 edition (October 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0817644822
• ISBN-13: 978-0817644826
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,008,491 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dr Stephen Lynch is a Senior Lecturer with Manchester Metropolitan University and an Associate Lecturer with the Open University. He has twice been nominated for a National Teaching Fellowship in the UK and was instrumental in establishing a Schools Liaison forum in the North West of England. In 2010, Stephen became a STEM Ambassador.

His research area is in Dynamical Systems and he is a world class leader in the use of Maths packages in teaching, learning, assessment and research.

Note that all books have accompanying working programs that can be downloaded from the web.