Bifurcations and Catastrophes
Author | : Michel Demazure |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 304 |
Release | : 2013-06-29 |
ISBN-10 | : 9783642571343 |
ISBN-13 | : 3642571344 |
Rating | : 4/5 (43 Downloads) |
Download or read book Bifurcations and Catastrophes written by Michel Demazure and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-06-29 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on a lecture course, this text gives a rigorous introduction to nonlinear analysis, dynamical systems and bifurcation theory including catastrophe theory. Wherever appropriate it emphasizes a geometrical or coordinate-free approach allowing a clear focus on the essential mathematical structures. It brings out features common to different branches of the subject while giving ample references for more advanced or technical developments.