Pattern Formation and Dynamics in Nonequilibrium Systems

Pattern Formation and Dynamics in Nonequilibrium Systems
Author: Michael Cross
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 547
Release: 2009-07-16
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 0521770505

An account of how complex patterns form in sustained nonequilibrium systems; for graduate students in biology, chemistry, engineering, mathematics, and physics.

Pattern Formation and Dynamics in Nonequilibrium Systems

Pattern Formation and Dynamics in Nonequilibrium Systems
Author: Michael Clifford Cross
Publisher:
Total Pages: 553
Release: 2014-05-14
Genre: Pattern formation (Physical sciences)
ISBN: 9780511651519

Account of how complex patterns form in sustained nonequilibrium systems; for graduate students in biology, chemistry, engineering, mathematics, and physics.

Pattern Formation and Dynamics in Nonequilibrium Systems

Pattern Formation and Dynamics in Nonequilibrium Systems
Author: Michael Cross
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 547
Release: 2009-07-16
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1139480464

Many exciting frontiers of science and engineering require understanding the spatiotemporal properties of sustained nonequilibrium systems such as fluids, plasmas, reacting and diffusing chemicals, crystals solidifying from a melt, heart muscle, and networks of excitable neurons in brains. This introductory textbook for graduate students in biology, chemistry, engineering, mathematics, and physics provides a systematic account of the basic science common to these diverse areas. This book provides a careful pedagogical motivation of key concepts, discusses why diverse nonequilibrium systems often show similar patterns and dynamics, and gives a balanced discussion of the role of experiments, simulation, and analytics. It contains numerous worked examples and over 150 exercises. This book will also interest scientists who want to learn about the experiments, simulations, and theory that explain how complex patterns form in sustained nonequilibrium systems.

Pattern Formation

Pattern Formation
Author: Rebecca B. Hoyle
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 440
Release: 2006-03-17
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 9780521817509

Fully illustrated mathematical guide to pattern formation. Includes instructive exercises and examples.

Pattern Formation in Liquid Crystals

Pattern Formation in Liquid Crystals
Author: Agnes Buka
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 362
Release: 1996-05-15
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 9780387946047

This volume bridges two topics of considerable current interest: pattern formation in nonequilibrium phenomena and physics of liquid crystals, both active and diverse areas of research. Because liquid crystals form large-scale and regular patterns under the influence of a variety of applied fields they are fruitful materials to study the spontaneous formation and evolution of ordered and disordered patterns. The chapters, each by a noted researcher in the field, briefly summarize the fundamental work done in the 1960s but concentrate on reviewing results from the recent resurgence of interest in the field as well as indicating the direction of current work.

Patterns and Interfaces in Dissipative Dynamics

Patterns and Interfaces in Dissipative Dynamics
Author: L.M. Pismen
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 383
Release: 2006-07-07
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3540304312

Spontaneous pattern formation in nonlinear dissipative systems far from equilibrium occurs in a variety of settings in nature and technology, and has applications ranging from nonlinear optics through solid and fluid mechanics, physical chemistry and chemical engineering to biology. This book explores the forefront of current research, describing in-depth the analytical methods that elucidate the complex evolution of nonlinear dissipative systems.

Dynamics of Self-Organized and Self-Assembled Structures

Dynamics of Self-Organized and Self-Assembled Structures
Author: Rashmi C. Desai
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 307
Release: 2009-03-26
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1139478842

Physical and biological systems driven out of equilibrium may spontaneously evolve to form spatial structures. In some systems molecular constituents may self-assemble to produce complex ordered structures. This book describes how such pattern formation processes occur and how they can be modeled. Experimental observations are used to introduce the diverse systems and phenomena leading to pattern formation. The physical origins of various spatial structures are discussed, and models for their formation are constructed. In contrast to many treatments, pattern-forming processes in nonequilibrium systems are treated in a coherent fashion. The book shows how near-equilibrium and far-from-equilibrium modeling concepts are often combined to describe physical systems. This inter-disciplinary book can form the basis of graduate courses in pattern formation and self-assembly. It is a useful reference for graduate students and researchers in a number of disciplines, including condensed matter science, nonequilibrium statistical mechanics, nonlinear dynamics, chemical biophysics, materials science, and engineering.

Hydrodynamics and Nonlinear Instabilities

Hydrodynamics and Nonlinear Instabilities
Author: Claude Godrèche
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 700
Release: 2005-07-21
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780521017633

This book presents five sets of pedagogical lectures by internationally respected researchers on nonlinear instabilities and the transition to turbulence in hydrodynamics. The book begins with a general introduction to hydrodynamics covering fluid properties, flow measurement, dimensional analysis and turbulence. Chapter two reviews the special characteristics of instabilities in open flows. Chapter three presents mathematical tools for multiscale analysis and asymptotic matching applied to the dynamics of fronts and localized nonlinear states. Chapter four gives a detailed review of pattern forming instabilities. The final chapter provides a detailed and comprehensive introduction to the instability of flames, shocks and detonations. Together, these lectures provide a thought-provoking overview of current research in this important area.

Pattern Formations and Oscillatory Phenomena

Pattern Formations and Oscillatory Phenomena
Author: Shuichi Kinoshita
Publisher: Elsevier Inc. Chapters
Total Pages: 75
Release: 2013-05-09
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0128061561

We present examples of familiar phenomena found in nonequilibrium systems, including oscillatory phenomena, order-formation processes, and pattern formation. In particular, we introduce commonly used mathematical methods to analyze their characteristics. First, we present oscillations described by the Lotka–Volterra and van der Pol equations, the Brusselator, the Oregonator, and relaxation oscillations as examples of oscillatory phenomena. Second, we investigate the order-formation process in colloidal crystals and present an experimental observation of 2D array formation. Third, we demonstrate pattern formation in crystals on the basis of the Mullins–Sekerka instability, and in chemical and biological systems on the basis of the Turing instability. In particular, we describe the optical properties and development of sophisticated structural patterns that directly interact with light. Finally, we briefly describe a theoretical phase-transition analogy that might clarify the concept of order formation in nonequilibrium systems.

Directions In Condensed Matter Physics: Memorial Volume In Honor Of Shang-keng Ma

Directions In Condensed Matter Physics: Memorial Volume In Honor Of Shang-keng Ma
Author: Geoffrey Grinstein
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 270
Release: 1986-08-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9814513601

This volume collects several in-depth articles giving lucid discussions on new developments in statistical and condensed matter physics. Many, though not all, contributors had been in touch with the late S-K Ma. Written by some of the world's experts and originators of new ideas in the field, this book is a must for all researchers in theoretical physics. Most of the articles should be accessible to diligent graduate students and experienced readers will gain from the wealth of materials contained herein.