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Record Nr.

UNINA9910731469303321

Autore

Pismen Len M.

Titolo

Patterns and Interfaces in Dissipative Dynamics : Revised and Extended, Now also Covering Patterns of Active Matter / / by Len Pismen

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2023

ISBN

3-031-29579-X

Edizione

[2nd ed. 2023.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (402 pages)

Collana

Springer Series in Synergetics, , 2198-333X

Disciplina

620.104

Soggetti

System theory

Pattern formation (Biology)

Biophysics

Physics

Chemometrics

Dynamics

Complex Systems

Pattern Formation

Classical and Continuum Physics

Mathematical Applications in Chemistry

Dynamical Systems

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Introduction -- Genesis of Patterns -- Fronts between Uniform States -- Structures with Sharp Interfaces -- Irregular Stationary Patterns -- Irregular Wave Patterns -- Patterns of Active Matter. .

Sommario/riassunto

Spontaneous pattern formation in nonlinear dissipative systems far from equilibrium is a paradigmatic case of emergent behaviour associated with complex systems. It is encountered in a great variety of settings, both in nature and technology, and has numerous applications ranging from nonlinear optics through solid and fluid mechanics, physical chemistry and chemical engineering to biology. This book is a first-hand account by one of the leading players in this field, which gives in-depth descriptions of analytical methods



elucidating the complex evolution of nonlinear dissipative systems, and brings the reader to the forefront of current research. Since the publication of the first edition, applications of the theory of nonlinear dynamics have been substantially extended to the novel area of active systems, largely motivated by problems of biophysics and biomorphic technology. These problems typically involve media with internal orientation. This new edition incorporates a chapter discussing dynamics of liquids and soft solids with internal orientation, including special features of their instabilities and motion of topological defects, which form the background for various applications to the motion of cells, tissues, and activated soft materials. The contents of the first edition have also been substantially reworked, improving graphics, emphasizing more complex secondary instabilities, and dropping some material pertaining to dynamical systems. This book caters for graduate students and young researchers from many pertinent areas including applied mathematics, physical chemistry, chemical engineering and biophysics, as well as the seasoned scientist in search of a modern source of reference.