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100			_aEpstein, I. _eAuthor _lEnglish _92258
245		3	_aAn Introduction to Nonlinear Chemical Dynamics _b: Oscillations, Waves, Patterns, and Chaos _c/ by I. Epstein and J. Pojman. _h[Electronic Resource]
260			_aNew York _b: Oxford University Press, _c1998
520			_aJust a few decades ago, chemical oscillations were thought to be exotic reactions of only theoretical interest. Now known to govern an array of physical and biological processes, including the regulation of the heart, these oscillations are being studied by a diverse group across the sciences. This book is the first introduction to nonlinear chemical dynamics written specifically for chemists. It covers oscillating reactions, chaos, and chemical pattern formation, and includes numerous practical suggestions on reactor design, data analysis, and computer simulations. Assuming only an undergraduate knowledge of chemistry, the book is an ideal starting point for research in the field. The book begins with a brief history of nonlinear chemical dynamics and a review of the basic mathematics and chemistry. The authors then provide an extensive overview of nonlinear dynamics, starting with the flow reactor and moving on to a detailed discussion of chemical oscillators. Throughout the authors emphasize the chemical mechanistic basis for self-organization. The overview is followed by a series of chapters on more advanced topics, including complex oscillations, biological systems, polymers, interactions between fields and waves, and Turing patterns. Underscoring the hands-on nature of the material, the book concludes with a series of classroom-tested demonstrations and experiments appropriate for an undergraduate laboratory.
650			_aChemical Dynamics _92259
650			_aNonlinear _92260
650			_aPhysical Chemistry _915895
700			_aPojman, J. _i[Author] _92261
856			_uhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1093/oso/9780195096705.001.0001 _qPDF _yClick to Access the Online Book
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