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Relaxation Oscillations in Mathematical Models of Ecology

Author : A. I︠U︡ Kolesov

Publisher : American Mathematical Soc.

Page : 140 pages

File Size : 42,44 MB

Release : 1995

Category : Mathematics

ISBN : 9780821804100

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This book presents for the first time a systematic exposition of techniques for constructing relaxation oscillations and methods for investigating stability properties of certain classes of systems with delay. The authors bring out some of the distinctive features that have no analogues in relaxation systems of ordinary differential equations. The exposition provides analysis of significant examples from biophysics, mathematical ecology, and quantum physics that elucidate important patterns. Many unsolved problems are posed. The book would appeal to researchers and specialists interested in the theory and applications of relaxation oscillations.





Mathematics for Ecology and Environmental Sciences

Author : Yasuhiro Takeuchi

Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media

Page : 189 pages

File Size : 17,56 MB

Release : 2007-01-19

Category : Mathematics

ISBN : 3540344284

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This volume discusses the rich and interesting properties of dynamical systems that appear in ecology and environmental sciences. It provides a fascinating survey of the theory of dynamical systems in ecology and environmental science. Each chapter introduces students and scholars to the state-of-the-art in an exciting area, presents new results, and inspires future contributions to mathematical modeling in ecology and environmental sciences.



Stability and Complexity in Model Ecosystems

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Publisher : Princeton University Press

Page : 304 pages

File Size : 11,49 MB

Release : 2001-03-18

Category : Mathematics

ISBN : 9780691088617

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What makes populations stabilize? What makes them fluctuate? Are populations in complex ecosystems more stable than populations in simple ecosystems? In 1973, Robert May addressed these questions in this classic book. May investigated the mathematical roots of population dynamics and argued-counter to most current biological thinking-that complex ecosystems in themselves do not lead to population stability. Stability and Complexity in Model Ecosystems played a key role in introducing nonlinear mathematical models and the study of deterministic chaos into ecology, a role chronicled in James Gleick's book Chaos. In the quarter century since its first publication, the book's message has grown in power. Nonlinear models are now at the center of ecological thinking, and current threats to biodiversity have made questions about the role of ecosystem complexity more crucial than ever. In a new introduction, the author addresses some of the changes that have swept biology and the biological world since the book's first publication.



A Course in Mathematical and Statistical Ecology

Author : Anil Gore

Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media

Page : 654 pages

File Size : 14,74 MB

Release : 2000-12-31

Category : Mathematics

ISBN : 9780792367154

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A Course in Mathematical and Statistical Ecology



Applied Mathematical Ecology

Author : Simon A. Levin

Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media

Page : 498 pages

File Size : 44,16 MB

Release : 2012-12-06

Category : Mathematics

ISBN : 3642613179

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The Second Autumn Course on Mathematical Ecology was held at the Intern ational Centre for Theoretical Physics in Trieste, Italy in November and December of 1986. During the four year period that had elapsed since the First Autumn Course on Mathematical Ecology, sufficient progress had been made in applied mathemat ical ecology to merit tilting the balance maintained between theoretical aspects and applications in the 1982 Course toward applications. The course format, while similar to that of the first Autumn Course on Mathematical Ecology, consequently focused upon applications of mathematical ecology. Current areas of application are almost as diverse as the spectrum covered by ecology. The topiys of this book reflect this diversity and were chosen because of perceived interest and utility to developing countries. Topical lectures began with foundational material mostly derived from Math ematical Ecology: An Introduction (a compilation of the lectures of the 1982 course published by Springer-Verlag in this series, Volume 17) and, when possible, progressed to the frontiers of research. In addition to the course lectures, workshops were arranged for small groups to supplement and enhance the learning experience. Other perspectives were provided through presentations by course participants and speakers at the associated Research Conference. Many of the research papers are in a companion volume, Mathematical Ecology: Proceedings Trieste 1986, published by World Scientific Press in 1988. This book is structured primarily by application area. Part II provides an introduction to mathematical and statistical applications in resource management.





Bursting

Author : Stephen Coombes

Publisher : World Scientific

Page : 418 pages

File Size : 46,32 MB

Release : 2005

Category : Medical

ISBN : 9812703233

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Neurons in the brain communicate with each other by transmitting sequences of electrical spikes or action potentials. One of the major challenges in neuroscience is to understand the basic physiological mechanisms underlying the complex spatiotemporal patterns of spiking activity observed during normal brain functioning, and to determine the origins of pathological dynamical states, such as epileptic seizures and Parkinsonian tremors. A second major challenge is to understand how the patterns of spiking activity provide a substrate for the encoding and transmission of information, that is, how do neurons compute with spikes? It is likely that an important element of both the dynamical and computational properties of neurons is that they can exhibit bursting, which is a relatively slow rhythmic alternation between an active phase of rapid spiking and a quiescent phase without spiking. This book provides a detailed overview of the current state-of-the-art in the mathematical and computational modelling of bursting, with contributions from many of the leading researchers in the field.



Chaos

Author : Arun V. Holden

Publisher : Princeton University Press

Page : 333 pages

File Size : 22,26 MB

Release : 2014-07-14

Category : Science

ISBN : 1400858151

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This volume sets out the basic applied mathematical and numerical methods of chaotic dynamics and illustrates the wide range of phenomena, inside and outside the laboratory, that can be treated as chaotic processes. Originally published in 1986. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.



Advances in Mathematical and Computational Modeling of Engineering Systems

Author : Mukesh Kumar Awasthi

Publisher : CRC Press

Page : 361 pages

File Size : 44,15 MB

Release : 2023-02-20

Category : Computers

ISBN : 1000838099

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The text covers a wide range of topics such as mathematical modeling of crop pest control management, water resources management, impact of anthropogenic activities on atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations, impact of climate changes on melting of glaciers and polar bear populations, dynamics of slow–fast predator-prey system and spread and control of HIV epidemic. It emphasizes the use of mathematical modeling to investigate the fluid flow problems including the breaking of viscoelastic jet, instability arising in nanofiber, flow in an annulus channel, and thermal instability in nano-fluids in a comprehensive manner. This book will be a readily accessible source of information for the students, researchers and policymakers interested in the application of mathematical and computational modeling techniques to investigate various biological and engineering phenomena. Features Focuses on the current modeling and computational trends to investigate various ecological, epidemiological, and engineering systems. Presents the mathematical modeling of a wide range of ecological and environmental issues including crop pest control management, water resources management, the effect of anthropogenic activities on atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations, and impact of climate changes on melting of glaciers and polar bear population. Covers a wide range of topics including the breaking of viscoelastic jet, instability arising in nanofiber, flow in an annulus channel, and thermal instability in nano-fluids. Examines evolutionary models i.e., models of time-varying processes. Highlights the recent developments in the analytical methods to investigate the nonlinear dynamical systems. Showcases diversified applications of computational techniques to solve practical biological and engineering problems. The book focuses on the recent research developments in the mathematical modeling and scientific computing of biological and engineering systems. It will serve as an ideal reference text for senior undergraduate, graduate students, and researchers in diverse fields including ecological engineering, environmental engineering, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, mathematics, and fluid dynamics.