University Texts in the Mathematical Sciences An Introduction to Dynamical Systems and Chaos

This book discusses continuous and discrete nonlinear systems in systematic and sequential approaches. The unique feature of the book is its mathematical theories on flow bifurcations, nonlinear oscillations, Lie symmetry analysis of nonlinear systems, chaos theory, routes to chaos and multistable coexisting attractors. This book discusses continuous and discrete systems in systematic and sequential approaches for all aspects of nonlinear dynamics. The unique feature of the book is its mathematical theories on flow bifurcations, oscillatory solutions, symmetry analysis of nonlinear systems, and chaos theory. The logically structured content and sequential orientation provide readers with a global overview of the topic. A systematic mathematical approach has been adopted, and several examples are worked out in detail and exercises have been included. The book is useful for courses in dynamical systems and chaos and nonlinear dynamics for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in mathematics, physics, and engineering. The second edition of the book includes a new chapter on Reynold and Kolmogrov turbulence. The entire book is thoroughly revised and includes several new topics: center manifold reduction, quasi-periodic oscillation, pitchfork bifurcation, transcritical bifurcation, Bogdonov–Takens bifurcation, canonical invariant and symmetry properties, turbulent planar plume flow, and dynamics on circle, organized structure in chaos and multifractals. This book discusses continuous and discrete nonlinear systems in systematic and sequential approaches. The unique feature of the book is its mathematical theories on flow bifurcations, nonlinear oscillations, Lie symmetry analysis of nonlinear systems, chaos theory, routes to chaos and multistable coexisting attractors. The logically structured content and sequential orientation provide readers with a global overview of the topic. A systematic mathematical approach has been adopted, featuring a multitude of detailed worked-out examples alongside comprehensive exercises. The book is useful for courses in dynamical systems and chaos and nonlinear dynamics for advanced undergraduate, graduate and research students in mathematics, physics and engineering. The second edition of the book is thoroughly revised and includes several new topics: center manifold reduction, quasi-periodic oscillations, Bogdanov–Takens, periodbubbling and Neimark–Sacker bifurcations, and dynamics on circle. The organized structures in bi-parameter plane for transitional and chaotic regimes are new active research interest and explored thoroughly. The connections of complex chaotic attractors with fractals cascades are explored in many physical systems. Chaotic attractors may attain multiple scaling factors and show scale invariance property. Finally, the ideas of multifractals and global spectrum for quantifying inhomogeneous chaotic attractors are discussed.