The Volterra and Wiener Theories of Nonlinear Systems [Hardcover]

Martin Schetzen (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1575242834 | ISBN-13: 978-1575242835 | Publication Date: April 1, 2006 | Edition: Revised

This text presents a complete and detailed development of the analysis, design and characterization of non-linear systems using the Volterra and Wiener theories, as well as gate functions, thus yielding new insights and a better comprehension of the subject. The Volterra and Wiener theories are useful in the study of systems in biological, mechanical, and electrical fields.

New Material

A new chapter has been added that is a discussion of a method of using the Gate functions for the construction of a calculator by which optimum systems can be determined for any input and desired output for any proper weighted or unweighted error criterion. Advances in computer technology since the original publication of this text have made such an optimum system calculator practical.

Appendices C, D, and E contain additional material on applications.

Appendix C: The Volterra theory is used to obtain a nonlinear model for the single-mode laser-diode.
Appendix D: The Volterra theory is used to develop a new method for the analysis and synthesis on nonlinear networks.
Appendix E: The Wiener theory is used to obtain a differential model of a given nonlinear system.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 618 pages
• Publisher: Krieger Publishing Company; Revised edition (April 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1575242834
• ISBN-13: 978-1575242835
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.3 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 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: #1,216,683 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The definitve book on Volterra - Wiener theory, January 18, 2007

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This is the only book in print which offers a complete and in depth discussion of the analytical theory of nonlinear systems. For everyone who doesn't want to be limited to purely numerical methods a "must have". It can be used by students with a limited mathematical background because it starts with a short review of linear system theory and the convolution integral and then proceeds in a clear and simple way to more advanced topics.