Introduction to Chaos Theory

Author: Wu Xiangxing Chen Zhong
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Publish Date: 2001-01-01
Features: The theoretical exploration of chaotic phenomena has been in vogue since the early 1970s of this century and has spanned over two decades. To this day, it remains vigorous. The new discipline of chaos theory, with its profound and extensive research fields and formidable momentum in tackling challenges, has shaken the entire academic community. The study of chaos has gathered a large number of outstanding scholars worldwide, resulting in thousands of scientific publications and attracting numerous scientists and young students. This book strives to embody the following characteristics and requirements: First, it introduces the core of chaos theory in a concise yet comprehensive manner; second, as a textbook or teaching reference, it progresses from simple to complex, being easy to read yet rigorous; third, it is neither limited to discussing specialized research achievements in a particular aspect nor a general compilation of chaos theory materials. Instead, it recombines selected materials based on our understanding and research, constructing a relatively scientific narrative structure for the new discipline, reflecting the principle of "combination as innovation"; fourth, it provides a detailed introduction to recent advances such as spatiotemporal chaos and chaos control, guiding readers directly to the forefront of disciplinary development. We aim to make An Introduction to Chaos Theory truly serve as a guiding force.