This revised and updated second edition of a highly successful book is the only text at this level to embrace a universal approach to three major developments in classical physics; namely nonlinear waves, solitons and chaos. The authors now include new material on biology and laser theory, and go on to discuss important recent developments such as soliton metamorphosis. A comprehensive treatment of basic plasma and fluid configurations and instabilities is followed by a study of the relevant nonlinear structures. Each chapter concludes with a set of problems. This text will be particularly valuable for students taking courses in nonlinear aspects of physics. In general, it will be of value to final year undergraduates and beginning graduate students studying fluid dynamics, plasma physics and applied mathematics.

The second edition of a highly successful book on nonlinear waves, solitons and chaos.
Reviews
From reviews of the first edition: ' ... as clear an introduction to nonlinear waves and solitons as one may find.' Appl. Mech. Rev.
' ... highly recommended as a brief introduction to these important developments in classical physics ...' Physics in Canada
' ... an important contribution to the study of nonlinear waves ...' Math. Rev.



Book Information
ISBN 9780521635578
Author Eryk Infeld
Format Paperback
Page Count 412
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 915g
Dimensions(mm) 248mm * 176mm * 23mm