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Singularities, Bifurcations and Catastrophes

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, University of Manchester
Published 2021

Description

Suitable for advanced undergraduates, postgraduates and researchers, this self-contained textbook provides an introduction to the mathematics lying at the foundations of bifurcation theory. The theory is built up gradually, beginning with the well-developed approach to singularity theory through right-equivalence. The text proceeds with contact equivalence of map-germs and finally presents the path formulation of bifurcation theory. This formulation, developed partly by the author, is more general and more flexible than the original one dating from the 1980s. A series of…

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Key features

  • Builds up the mathematical background for a new approach to the foundations of bifurcation theory
  • The first two parts are of independent interest and can be the basis for an advanced undergraduate or graduate course
  • Contains many colour figures and exercises, with some solutions included and a manual for selected others available for teachers

About the book

  • DOI https://doi.org/10.1017/9781316585085
  • Subjects Geometry and Topology,Mathematics
  • Format: Hardback
    • Publication date: 15 July 2021
    • ISBN: 9781107151642
    • Dimensions (mm): 247 x 174 mm
    • Weight: 0.95kg
    • Page extent: 446 pages
    • Availability: In stock
  • Format: Paperback
    • Publication date: 15 July 2021
    • ISBN: 9781316606216
    • Dimensions (mm): 247 x 174 mm
    • Weight: 0.86kg
    • Page extent: 448 pages
    • Availability: In stock
  • Format: Digital
    • Publication date: 04 August 2021
    • ISBN: 9781316585085

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