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A perspective look at nonlinear media : from physics to biology and social sciences /

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Concepts of nonlinear physics are applied to an increasing number of research disciplines. With this volume, the editors offer a selection of articles on nonlinear topics in progress, ranging from physics and chemistry to biology and some applications of social science. The book covers quantum optic...

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Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Parisi, Jürgen, 1951-, Müller, S. C. (Stefan C.), 1949-, Zimmermann, Walter, 1955-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Springer, 1998.
Series:Lecture notes in physics ; 503.
Subjects:
Nonlinear theories.
Mathematical physics.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Quantum Chaos in Rydberg Atoms
  • Crystallization of Electrons and Holes
  • Natural Patterns in Nonequilibrium Systems
  • Linear Aspects of the Faraday Instability
  • On Curved Cellular Flames
  • Nonlinear Flow Behavior and Shear-Induced Structure of Fluids
  • Experimental Study of Horizontally Shaken Granular Matter
  • The Swelling Effect
  • On Relaxational Granular Compaction
  • From Microscopic to Macroscopic Traffic Models
  • The Modelling Concept of Sociodynamics
  • The Morphogenesis of Dictostelium Discoideum
  • Pattern Formation in a Biological Excitable System. etc.