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Author Scott, Alwyn, 1931-

Title The nonlinear universe : chaos, emergence, life / Alwyn C. Scott
Edition 1st ed
Published Berlin ; New York : Springer, ©2007

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Description 1 online resource (xvi, 364 pages) : illustrations
Series The frontiers collection, 1612-3018
Frontiers collection. 1612-3018
Contents Front Matter; Introduction; Chaos; Solitons; Nerve Pulses and Reaction-Diffusion Systems; The Unity of Nonlinear Science; Physical Applications of Nonlinear Theory; Nonlinear Biology; Reductionism and Life; Epilogue; Back Matter
Summary "The Nonlinear Universe surveys and explores the explosion of activity in nonlinear science that began in the 1970s and 1980s and continues today. The book explains the wide-ranging implications of nonlinear phenomena for future developments in many areas of modern science, including mathematics, physics, engineering, chemistry, biology, and neuroscience. Arguably as important as quantum theory, modern nonlinear science - and an appreciation of its implications - is essential for understanding scientific developments of the twenty-first century."--Jacket
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 321-364)
Notes English
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Subject Chaotic behavior in systems.
Nonlinear theories -- Forecasting
Research -- Forecasting
Twenty-first century.
SCIENCE -- Chaotic Behavior in Systems.
Nonlinear theories -- Forecasting.
Research -- Forecasting.
Twenty-first century.
Chaotic behavior in systems.
Physique.
Chaotic behavior in systems
Research -- Forecasting
Twenty-first century
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9783540341536
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