Differential Equations, Dynamical Systems, and an Introduction to Chaos /

"Hirsch, Devaney, and Smale's classic Differential Equations, Dynamical Systems, and an Introduction to Chaos has been used by professors as the primary text for undergraduate and graduate level courses covering differential equations. It provides a theoretical approach to dynamical system...

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Main Authors: Hirsch, Morris W., 1933- (Author)
Corporate Authors: Elsevier Science & Technology.
Group Author: Smale, Stephen, 1930-; Devaney, Robert L., 1948-
Published: Academic Press,
Publisher Address: Oxford, UK ; Waltham, MA, USA :
Publication Dates: [2013]
Literature type: eBook
Language: English
Edition: Third Edition.
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Online Access: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9780123820105
Summary: "Hirsch, Devaney, and Smale's classic Differential Equations, Dynamical Systems, and an Introduction to Chaos has been used by professors as the primary text for undergraduate and graduate level courses covering differential equations. It provides a theoretical approach to dynamical systems and chaos written for a diverse student population among the fields of mathematics, science, and engineering. Prominent experts provide everything students need to know about dynamical systems as students seek to develop sufficient mathematical skills to analyze the types of differential equations that arise in their area of study. The authors provide rigorous exercises and examples clearly and easily by slowly introducing linear systems of differential equations. Calculus is required as specialized advanced topics not usually found in elementary differential equations courses are included, such as exploring the world of discrete dynamical systems and describing chaotic systems. Classic text by three of the world's most prominent mathematicians. Continues the tradition of expository excellence. Contains updated material and expanded applications for use in applied studies."--Publisher's description.
Carrier Form: 1 online resource (xiv, 418 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography: Includes bibliographic references (pages 411-413) and index.
Index Number: QA372
CLC: O175
Contents: First-Order Equations --
Planar Linear Systems --
Phase Portraits for Planar Systems --
Classification of Planar Systems --
Higher-Dimensional Linear Algebra --
Higher-Dimensional Linear Systems --
Nonlinear Systems --
Equilibria in Nonlinear Systems --
Global Nonlinear Techniques --
Closed Orbits and Limit Sets --
Applications in Biology, --
Applications in Circuit Theory --
Applications in Mechanics --
The Lorenz System --
Discrete Dynamical Systems --
Homoclinic Phenomena --
Existence and Uniqueness Revisited.