PHYS 340 - Nonlinear Dynamical Systems and Chaos

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Seattle University

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An introduction to nonlinear dynamical systems. Topics include coupled linear and nonlinear difference equations; coupled linear and nonlinear ordinary differential equations; fixed points; equilibrium points; stability; bifurcations; limit cycles; logistic equation; Feigenbaum scaling; fractals; Hausdorff dimension; dissipative and Hamiltonian systems; Liapunov's method; strange attractors; nonlinear oscillations; perturbation theory; Lorenz equations; chaos; predictability; computer programming and graphics. Prerequisites: PHYS 123, PHYS 230 or equivalent, MATH 234. (winter)

Credits:

4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.seattleu.edu

Phone Number:

(206) 296-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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