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Subject(s)

• Dynamics—Mathematical models [Browse]
• Differentiable dynamical systems [Browse]
• Mathematical models [Browse]

Summary note

This new edition of Mathematics for Dynamic covers tools such as linearization, feedback concepts, the use of Liapunov functions, and optimal control. Each chapter includes exercises, many of which expand on the material in the text.

Notes

Includes index.

Bibliographic references

Bibliography: p. 267-274.

Contents

• pt. I. First thoughts on equilibria and stability. Simple dynamic models
• Stable and unstable motion, I
• Stable and unstable motion, II
• Growth and decay
• pt. II. Further thoughts and extensions. Motion in time and space
• Cycles and bifurcation
• Bifurcation and catastrophe
• Chaos
• There is a better way
• Appendix. Ordinary differential equations: a review.

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ISBN

• 0120855550 ((alk. paper))
• 9780120855551 ((alk. paper))

LCCN

87001833

OCLC

15162142

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