Universality in Chaos: A Reprint Selection

by Predrag Cvitanovic

Nature provides many examples of physical systems that are described by deterministic equations of motion, but that nevertheless exhibit nonpredictable behavior. The detailed description of turbulent motions remains perhaps the outstanding unsolved problem of classical physics. In recent years, however, a new theory has been formulated that succeeds in making quantitative predictions describing certain transitions to turbulence. Its significance lies in its possible application to large classes (often very dissimilar) of nonlinear systems.

Genres: Mathematics

513 pages, Paperback

First published April 13, 1984

Reviews

[Frank Ashe · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ah! When chaos theory was young and exciting and full of promise.