Amazon.com: Nonlinear Physics for Beginners: Fractals, Chaos, Solitons, Pattern Formation, Cellular Automata and Complex Systems (9789810201401): Lui Lam: Books

Quantity:


	Amazon Prime Free Trial required. Sign up when you check out. Learn More

More Buying Choices

Have one to sell? Sell yours here

Nonlinear Physics for Beginners: Fractals, Chaos, Solitons, Pattern Formation, Cellular Automata and Complex Systems

See 1 customer image

Share your own customer images

Publisher: learn how customers can search inside this book.

Tell the Publisher!
I'd like to read this book on Kindle

Don't have a Kindle? Get your Kindle here, or download a FREE Kindle Reading App.

Nonlinear Physics for Beginners: Fractals, Chaos, Solitons, Pattern Formation, Cellular Automata and Complex Systems [Hardcover]

Lui Lam (Author)

5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review) |

Price:	$121.00 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping. Details
Deal Price:
	o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o

In Stock.
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com. Gift-wrap available.

Only 1 left in stock--order soon (more on the way).

Want it delivered Monday, February 27? Choose One-Day Shipping at checkout. Details

FREE Two-Day Shipping for students on millions of items. Learn more

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1998 | ISBN-10: 9810201400 | ISBN-13: 978-9810201401

Almost all real systems are nonlinear. For a nonlinear system the superposition principle breaks down: The system's response is not proportional to the stimulus it receives; the whole is more than the sum of its parts. The three parts of this book contains the basics of nonlinear science, with applications in physics. Part I contains an overview of fractals, chaos, solitons, pattern formation, cellular automata and complex systems. In Part II, 14 reviews and essays by pioneers, as well as 10 research articles are reprinted. Part III collects 17 students projects, with computer algorithms for simulation models included. The book can be used for self-study, as a textbook for a one-semester course, or as supplement to other courses in linear of nonlinear systems. The reader should have some knowledge in introductory college physics. No mathematics beyond calculus and no computer literacy are assumed.

#outer_postBodyPS { display: none; } #psGradient { display: none; } #psPlaceHolder { display: none; } #psExpand { display: none; } Almost all real systems are nonlinear. For a nonlinear system the superposition principle breaks down: The system's response is not proportional to the stimulus it receives; the whole is more than the sum of its parts. The three parts of this book contains the basics of nonlinear science, with applications in physics. Part I contains an overview of fractals, chaos, solitons, pattern formation, cellular automata and complex systems. In Part II, 14 reviews and essays by pioneers, as well as 10 research articles are reprinted. Part III collects 17 students projects, with computer algorithms for simulation models included. The book can be used for self-study, as a textbook for a one-semester course, or as supplement to other courses in linear of nonlinear systems. The reader should have some knowledge in introductory college physics. No mathematics beyond calculus and no computer literacy are assumed.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Lui Lam, San Jose State Univ.

Product Details

Hardcover: 380 pages
Publisher: World Scientific Pub Co Inc (July 1998)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 9810201400
ISBN-13: 978-9810201401
Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.6 x 0.9 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,446,706 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?

Customer Reviews

1 Review

5 star:		(1)
4 star:		(0)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

Average Customer Review

5.0 out of 5 stars (1 customer review)

Share your thoughts with other customers:

Create your own review

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book on an always amazing topic., December 4, 2011

G. Jimenez (USA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)

This review is from: Nonlinear Physics for Beginners: Fractals, Chaos, Solitons, Pattern Formation, Cellular Automata and Complex Systems (Hardcover)

This is a superb book with many topics that are nicely linked with fully justified deductions. It even shows detail code to create some of the most interesting patterns in Chaos, Fractals and Complex Systems. Highly recommended.

Help other customers find the most helpful reviews

Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

Report abuse | Permalink

Comment Comment

Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review

› See the customer review...

What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?

Introduction to Nonlinear Physics by Lui Lam Paperback

Non-Linear Physics for Beginners: Fractals, Chaos, Pattern Formation, Solutions, Cellular Automata and Complex Systems by Lui Lam Paperback

› Explore similar items

Tag this product

(What's this?)

Think of a tag as a keyword or label you consider is strongly related to this product.
Tags will help all customers organize and find favorite items.

Sell a Digital Version of This Book in the Kindle Store

If you are a publisher or author and hold the digital rights to a book, you can sell a digital version of it in our Kindle Store. Learn more

.jsOffDisplayBlock { display: block; } .jsOffDisplayInline { display: inline; } .jsOffVisibility { visibility: visible; } .jsOnDisplayBlock { display: none; } .jsOnDisplayNoneBlock { display: block; } .jsOnDisplayNoneInline { display: inline; } .jsOnDisplayInline { display: none; } .jsOnVisibility { visibility: hidden; } .jqOnDisplayBlock { display: none; } .jqOnDisplayInline { display: none; } .jqOnVisibility { visibility: hidden; } .jqOnDisplayNoneBlock { display: block; } .jqOnDisplayNoneInline { display: inline; }

Customer Discussions

This product's forum

Discussion	Replies	Latest Post
No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight

Start a new discussion

Topic:

First post:

Receive e-mail when new posts are made

Prompts for sign-in

Guidelines

Active discussions in related forums

Discussion	Replies	Latest Post
Science forum Is science the new religion?	209	6 minutes ago
Science forum Why doesn't the expansion of the universe dillute the Higgs field?	78	8 minutes ago
Science forum On the Predictive Value of Theory of Evolution Versus the Theory of God-Did-It	348	9 minutes ago
Science forum Global warming is nothing but a hoax and a scare tactic	316	40 minutes ago
Science forum Why are people here so scientifically illiterate	8054	52 minutes ago
Science forum Did anybody read/hear about Dr.Stephen M.Phillips?	15	1 hour ago
Textbook forum Textbook Buyback	6	2 days ago
Textbook forum What is an a la carte textbook?	3	3 days ago