Chaos and Complexity in Astrophysics
Abstract
Methods and techniques of the theory of nonlinear dynamical systems and patterns can be useful in astrophysical applications. Some works on the subjects of dynamical astronomy, stellar pulsation and variability, as well as spatial complexity in extended systems, in which such approaches have already been utilized, are reviewed. Prospects for future directions in applications of this kind are outlined.
- Publication:
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Physics Today
- Pub Date:
- 2007
- DOI:
- 10.1063/1.2784688
- arXiv:
- arXiv:0705.2251
- Bibcode:
- 2007PhT....60i..71R
- Keywords:
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- Astrophysics
- E-Print:
- to appear in the Springer "Encyclopedia of Complexity and System Science". The full text is at http://physics.technion.ac.il/~regev/ccastro.pdf