Nonlinear Dynamics and Quantum Chaos

Sandro Wimberger

ISBN 10: 3319063421 / ISBN 13: 9783319063423

Published by Springer International Publishing Mai 2014, 2014

About this Item

This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The field of nonlinear dynamics and chaos has grown very much over the last few decades and is becoming more and more relevant in different disciplines. This book presents a clear and concise introduction to the field of nonlinear dynamics and chaos, suitable for graduate students in mathematics, physics, chemistry, engineering, and in natural sciences in general. It provides a thorough and modern introduction to the concepts of Hamiltonian dynamical systems' theory combining in a comprehensive way classical and quantum mechanical description. It covers a wide range of topics usually not found in similar books. Motivations of the respective subjects and a clear presentation eases the understanding. The book is based on lectures on classical and quantum chaos held by the author at Heidelberg University. It contains exercises and worked examples, which makes it ideal for an introductory course for students as well as for researchers starting to work in the field. 220 pp. Englisch.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Nonlinear Dynamics and Quantum Chaos
• Publisher: Springer International Publishing Mai 2014
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3319063421
• ISBN 13: 9783319063423
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu

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Synopsis

The field of nonlinear dynamics and chaos has grown very much over the last few decades and is becoming more and more relevant in different disciplines. This book presents a clear and concise introduction to the field of nonlinear dynamics and chaos, suitable for graduate students in mathematics, physics, chemistry, engineering, and in natural sciences in general. It provides a thorough and modern introduction to the concepts of Hamiltonian dynamical systems' theory combining in a comprehensive way classical and quantum mechanical description. It covers a wide range of topics usually not found in similar books. Motivations of the respective subjects and a clear presentation eases the understanding. The book is based on lectures on classical and quantum chaos held by the author at Heidelberg University. It contains exercises and worked examples, which makes it ideal for an introductory course for students as well as for researchers starting to work in the field.

About the Author

Prof. Sandro Wimberger Institut für Theoretische Physik Universität Heidelberg Heidelberg, Germany