Chaos and Chance: An Introduction to Stochastic Aspects of Dynamics

With emphasis on stochastic aspects of deterministic systems this short book introduces the reader to the basic facts and some special topics of applied ergodic theory. It adresses advanced undergraduate and graduate students from various disciplines, i.e. mathematicians, physicists, electrical and mechanical engineers. Based upon a sound (but non-technical) mathematical introduction, a number of typical examples from applications (mostly from mechanics) are thoroughly discussed. By studying both probabilistic and deterministic features of dynamical systems the reader will develop what might be considered a unified view on chaos and chance as two sides of the same thing.

Author: Arno Berger
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: de Gruyter
Published: 10/16/2001
Series: de Gruyter Textbook
Pages: 255
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 9.36h x 6.64w x 0.51d
ISBN: 9783110169904