ID - 131515719 TI - Nonlinear Dynamics and Quantum Chaos : An Introduction PY - 2014 SN - 9783319063430 9783319063423 PB - Cham Springer International Publishing DB - UniCat KW - Differential geometry. Global analysis KW - Ergodic theory. Information theory KW - Mathematical physics KW - Classical mechanics. Field theory KW - Physics KW - differentiaal geometrie KW - wiskunde KW - fysica KW - mechanica KW - dynamica KW - informatietheorie KW - Nonlinear theories. KW - Chaos quantique. KW - Théories non linéaires. KW - Quantum chaos UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:131515719 AB - The field of nonlinear dynamics and chaos has grown very much over the last few decades and is becoming more and more relevant in different disciplines. This book presents a clear and concise introduction to the field of nonlinear dynamics and chaos, suitable for graduate students in mathematics, physics, chemistry, engineering, and in natural sciences in general. It provides a thorough and modern introduction to the concepts of Hamiltonian dynamical systems' theory combining in a comprehensive way classical and quantum mechanical description. It covers a wide range of topics usually not found in similar books. Motivations of the respective subjects and a clear presentation eases the understanding. The book is based on lectures on classical and quantum chaos held by the author at Heidelberg University. It contains exercises and worked examples, which makes it ideal for an introductory course for students as well as for researchers starting to work in the field. ER -