Averaging Methods in Nonlinear Dynamical Systems

By Wu Wei

Book Overview

This second edition offers a wide-ranging update and revision of the previous edition. The updated chapters represent new insights in averaging, in particular its relation with dynamical systems and the theory of normal forms. Also new are survey appendices on invariant manifolds. Since the first edition, the book has expanded in length and a third author, James Murdock has been added. One of the most striking features of the book is the collection of examples, which range from the very simple to some that are elaborate, realistic, and of considerable practical importance. Most of them are presented in careful detail and are illustrated with profuse, illuminating diagrams.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1441923764
• ISBN13: 9781441923769
• Release Date: November 2010
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 434 Pages
• Weight: 1.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

The Standard Text (but not an Introduction-level text)

I used a previous edition as a student, and I used this edition as an instructor. I also had a copy on my desk at the GM Noise and Vibration Lab when I worked there, as did many of my colleagues. The text is best used to accompany lecture notes in a senior or first year graduate engineering course. When I used the 5th edition 10 years ago, it had just come out, and the price at the college bookstore was $140, which...

Very good book if you are willing to put effort

This review is for the paperback fifth edition of this book. Alright, I have read so many negative reviews of this book here. So even though this book was recommended elsewhere I was slightly apprehensive in buying it. I have read only the first 2 chapters, but I am so overwhelmed that I thought I will write a review. My rating: excellent. This book will make you think and understand the subject. But it expects a certain...

Came as requested

Exact Version of text is exactly as expected. Came in perfect condition

VG, but get more help!

Very well written and updated, I especially like the way the authors have implemented MATLAB scripts in many of the more advanced matrix methods. BUT, do not use JUST this book, theory is unclear in many cases, and the proof to many of the equations (Vibrations is very math intensive) is brief, too brief in some cases. This book could easily be 200 pages longer. The main advantages of this book are that it covers many topics...