Applications of chaos and nonlinear dynamics in engineering

Chaos and nonlinear dynamics initially developed as a new emergent field withits foundation in physics and applied mathematics. The highly generic, interdisciplinary quality of the insights gained in the last few decades has spawnedmyriad applications in almost all branches of science and technology—and evenwell beyond. Wherever quantitative modeling and analysis of complex, nonlinear phenomena is required, chaos theory and its methods can play a key role. This volume concentrates on reviewing the most relevant contemporary applicationsof chaotic nonlinear systems as they apply to the various cutting-edge branches of engineering. The book covers the theory as applied to robotics, electronic and communication engineering (for example chaos synchronization and cryptography) as well as to civil and mechanical engineering, where its use in damage monitoring and control is explored). Featuring contributions from active andleading research groups, this collection is ideal both as a reference and as a ‘recipe book’ full of tried and tested, successful engineering applications. State-of-the-art applications in various fields of engineering/applied sciences. Contributions written by active and leading research groups. Useful both as a reference and recipe handbook of successful applications. INDICE: Introduction. Relevance of Chaos to Fluid Turbulence. Turbulent Shear Flows. Chaos Control Methodologies. Application of Chaos Control Techniques to Flow Control. Flow Past External Bodies and Their Wake Control. Conclusions and Future Directions.

• ISBN: 978-3-642-21921-4
• Editorial: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 400
• Fecha Publicación: 31/07/2011
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés