Synchronization: A Universal Concept in Nonlinear Science
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'... the authors ... have pulled off a very difficult trick, that of writing a book that is both a definitive introduction to synchronization for the casual reader and a definitive text for researchers working in a variety of fields.' William Ditto, Nature
'... has all the hallmarks of a classic. It is currently unique ... Every scientist working in the area will want a copy of this book, and every science librarian should buy one. No doubt it will run through many editions, and deservedly.' Contemporary Physics
'In an unconventional but excellent pedagogical choice, Arkady Pikovsky, Michael Rosenblum, and Jürgen Kurths begin by discussing synchronization without resorting to equations. It succeeds brilliantly.' Physics Today
Book Description
Systems as diverse as clocks, singing crickets, cardiac pacemakers, firing neurons and applauding audiences exhibit a tendency to operate in synchrony. These phenomena are universal and can be understood within a common framework based on modern nonlinear dynamics. The first half of this book describes synchronization without formulae, and is based on qualitative intuitive ideas. The main effects are illustrated with experimental examples and figures, and the historical development is also outlined. The second half of the book presents the main effects of synchronization in a rigorous and systematic manner, describing both classical results on synchronization of periodic oscillators, and recent developments in chaotic systems, large ensembles, and oscillatory media.
Synchronization: A Universal Concept in Nonlinear Science
Synchronization: A Universal Concept in Nonlinear Science,Arkady Pikovsky,Michael Rosenblum,Jürgen Kurths,Boris Chirikov,Predrag Cvitanovic,Frank Moss,Harry Swinney,Cambridge University Press,0521592852,Chaos (Physics),General,Mathematics,Nonlinear theories,Physics,Science,Science/Mathematics,Synchronization,System Theory,Cybernetics & systems theory,Science / General,Theoretical methods
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