Multistability In Physical And Living Systems

Author : Alexander N. Pisarchik
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 303098396X
Total Pages : 417 pages
Book Rating : 4.63/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Multistability in Physical and Living Systems written by Alexander N. Pisarchik and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-04-13 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book starts with an introduction to the basic concepts of multistability, then illustrates how multistability arises in different systems and explains the main mechanisms of multistability emergence. A special attention is given to noise which can convert a multistable deterministic system to a monostable stochastic one. Furthermore, the most important applications of multistability in different areas of science, engineering and technology are given attention throughout the book, including electronic circuits, lasers, secure communication, and human perception. The book aims to provide a first approach to multistability for readers, who are interested in understanding its fundamental concepts and applications in several fields. This book will be useful not only to researchers and engineers focusing on interdisciplinary studies, but also to graduate students and technicians. Both theoreticians and experimentalists will rely on it, in fields ranging from mathematics and laser physics to neuroscience and astronomy. The book is intended to fill a gap in the literature, to stimulate new discussions and bring some fundamental issues to a deeper level of understanding of the mechanisms underlying self-organization of matter and world complexity.

Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309147514
Total Pages : 122 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Research at the Intersection of the Physical and Life Sciences written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2010-03-25 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traditionally, the natural sciences have been divided into two branches: the biological sciences and the physical sciences. Today, an increasing number of scientists are addressing problems lying at the intersection of the two. These problems are most often biological in nature, but examining them through the lens of the physical sciences can yield exciting results and opportunities. For example, one area producing effective cross-discipline research opportunities centers on the dynamics of systems. Equilibrium, multistability, and stochastic behavior-concepts familiar to physicists and chemists-are now being used to tackle issues associated with living systems such as adaptation, feedback, and emergent behavior. Research at the Intersection of the Physical and Life Sciences discusses how some of the most important scientific and societal challenges can be addressed, at least in part, by collaborative research that lies at the intersection of traditional disciplines, including biology, chemistry, and physics. This book describes how some of the mysteries of the biological world are being addressed using tools and techniques developed in the physical sciences, and identifies five areas of potentially transformative research. Work in these areas would have significant impact in both research and society at large by expanding our understanding of the physical world and by revealing new opportunities for advancing public health, technology, and stewardship of the environment. This book recommends several ways to accelerate such cross-discipline research. Many of these recommendations are directed toward those administering the faculties and resources of our great research institutions-and the stewards of our research funders, making this book an excellent resource for academic and research institutions, scientists, universities, and federal and private funding agencies.

Author : Walter Lacarbonara
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3031506359
Total Pages : 649 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Advances in Nonlinear Dynamics, Volume III written by Walter Lacarbonara and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on with total page 649 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Erik Mosekilde
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 9814489751
Total Pages : 440 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Chaotic Synchronization written by Erik Mosekilde and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2002-03-07 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Interacting chaotic oscillators are of interest in many areas of physics, biology, and engineering. In the biological sciences, for instance, one of the challenging problems is to understand how a group of cells or functional units, each displaying complicated nonlinear dynamic phenomena, can interact with one another to produce a coherent response on a higher organizational level. This book is a guide to the fascinating new concept of chaotic synchronization. The topics covered range from transverse stability and riddled basins of attraction in a system of two coupled logistic maps over partial synchronization and clustering in systems of many chaotic oscillators, to noise-induced synchronization of coherence resonance oscillators. Other topics treated in the book are on–off intermittency and the role of the absorbing and mixed absorbing areas, periodic orbit threshold theory, the influence of a small parameter mismatch, and different mechanisms for chaotic phase synchronization. The biological examples include synchronization of the bursting behavior of coupled insulin-producing beta cells, chaotic phase synchronization in the pressure and flow regulation of neighboring functional units of the kidney, and homoclinic transitions to phase synchronization in microbiological reactors. Contents: Coupled Nonlinear OscillatorsTransverse Stability of Coupled MapsUnfolding the Riddling BifurcationTime-Continuous SystemsCoupled Pancreatic CellsChaotic Phase SynchronizationPopulation Dynamic SystemsClustering of Globally MapsInteracting NephronsCoherence Resonance Oscillators Readership: Students and researchers interested in applying new concepts of chaotic synchronization and clustering to biological systems. Keywords:Reviews:“The book may be interesting for students and scientists who deal with coupled oscillatory systems and biological applications.”Mathematics Abstracts

Author : Ursyn, Anna
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1466647043
Total Pages : 418 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Perceptions of Knowledge Visualization: Explaining Concepts through Meaningful Images written by Ursyn, Anna and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2013-10-31 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Multisensory perception is emerging as an important factor in shaping current lifestyles. Therefore, computer scientists, engineers, and technology experts are acknowledging the comparative power existing beyond visual explanations. Perceptions of Knowledge Visualization: Explaining Concepts through Meaningful Images discusses issues related to visualization of scientific concepts, picturing processes and products, as well as the role of computing in the advancement of visual literacy skills. By connecting theory with practice, this book gives researchers, computer scientists, and academics an active experience which enhances the perception and the role of computer graphics.

Author : Jan Walleczek
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1139427598
Total Pages : 444 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Self-Organized Biological Dynamics and Nonlinear Control written by Jan Walleczek and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2006-04-20 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The growing impact of nonlinear science on biology and medicine is fundamentally changing our view of living organisms and disease processes. This book introduces the application to biomedicine of a broad range of interdisciplinary concepts from nonlinear dynamics, such as self-organization, complexity, coherence, stochastic resonance, fractals and chaos. It comprises 18 chapters written by leading figures in the field and covers experimental and theoretical research, as well as the emerging technological possibilities such as nonlinear control techniques for treating pathological biodynamics, including heart arrhythmias and epilepsy. This book will attract the interest of professionals and students from a wide range of disciplines, including physicists, chemists, biologists, sensory physiologists and medical researchers such as cardiologists, neurologists and biomedical engineers.

Author : Gabor Forgacs
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9781139447317
Total Pages : 354 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Biological Physics of the Developing Embryo written by Gabor Forgacs and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2005-11-24 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During development cells and tissues undergo changes in pattern and form that employ a wider range of physical mechanisms than at any other time in an organism's life. This book shows how physics can be used to analyze these biological phenomena. Written to be accessible to both biologists and physicists, major stages and components of the biological development process are introduced and then analyzed from the viewpoint of physics. The presentation of physical models requires no mathematics beyond basic calculus. Physical concepts introduced include diffusion, viscosity and elasticity, adhesion, dynamical systems, electrical potential, percolation, fractals, reaction-diffusion systems, and cellular automata. With full-color figures throughout, this comprehensive textbook teaches biophysics by application to developmental biology and is suitable for graduate and upper-undergraduate courses in physics and biology.

Author : K E Eriksson
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 9814507970
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Structure, Context, Complexity, Organization written by K E Eriksson and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 1987-12-01 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using information theory the book defines quantitative measures for structure and textural information and relates them to thermodynamic negentropy. Other concepts like that of algorithmic information can be applied and used to define complexity and organization. Also defined are the physical value concepts, and how these relate to each other using ideas from ecology and economics; it thus formulates a physical theory which could serve as a basis for a dialogue between physicists, economists and ecologists. Contents:Information TheoryExergeticsGeometrical Information TheoryDiscrete Systems and ComputationStructure in Chemical SystemsQuantum SystemsEvolution and Value Readership: Physicists, mathematicians, economists and ecologists. Keywords:Information Theory;Exergetics;Geometrical Information Theory;Discrete Systems and Computation;Structure in Chemical Systems;Quantum Systems;Evolution and ValueReview: “… fascinating and thought-provoking book … I can wholeheartedly recommend this book to anyone interested in the application of information theory to physical systems.” S J D Phoenix Contemporary Physics, 1989

Author : R. P. Rastogi
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 9780080551807
Total Pages : 356 pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Introduction to Non-equilibrium Physical Chemistry written by R. P. Rastogi and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2007-10-16 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction to Non-equilibrium Physical Chemistry presents a critical and comprehensive account of Non-equilibrium Physical Chemistry from theoretical and experimental angle. It covers a wide spectrum of non-equilibrium phenomena from steady state close to equilibrium to non-linear region involving transition to bistability, temporal oscillations, spatio-temporal oscillations and finally to far from equilibrium phenomena such as complex pattern formation, dynamic instability at interfaces, Chaos and complex growth phenomena (fractals) in Physico-chemical systems. Part I of the book deals with theory and experimental studies concerning transport phenomena in membranes (Thermo-osmosis,Electroosmotic ) and in continuous systems (Thermal diffusion,Soret effect) close to equilibrium Experimental tests provide insight into the domain of validity of Non-equilibrium Thermodynamics ,which is the major theoretical tool for this region. Later developments in Extended Irreversible Thermodynamics and Non-equilibrium Molecular dynamics have been discussed in the Appendix. Part II deals with non-linear steady states and bifurcation to multistability, temporal and spatio- temporal oscillations (Chemical waves). Similarly Part II deals with more complex phenomena such as Chaos and fractal growth occurring in very far from equilibrium region. Newer mathematical techniques for investigating such phenomena along with available experimental studies. Part IV deals with analogous non-equilibrium phenomena occurring in the real systems (Socio-political, Finance and Living systems etc.) for which physico-chemical systems discussed in earlier chapters provide a useful model for development of theories based on non-linear science and science of complexity. The book provides a critical account of theoretical studies on non-equilibrium phenomenon from region close to equilibrium to far equilibrium Experimental studies have been reported which provide test of the theories and their limitations Impacts of the concepts developed in non-equilibrium Physical Chemistry in sociology, economics and other social science and living systems has been discussed

Author : Alessandro Minelli
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199671427
Total Pages : 299 pages
Book Rating : 4.27/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Towards a Theory of Development written by Alessandro Minelli and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2014 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is it possible to explain and predict the development of living things? What is development? Answers to these innocuous questions are far from straightforward. To date, no systematic, targeted effort has been made to construct a unifying theory of development. This text offers a unique exploration of the foundations of ontogeny by asking how the development of living things should be understood. It explores the key concepts of developmental biology, asks whether general principles of development can be discovered, and examines the role of models and theories. This book analyses a wealth of approaches to concepts, models and theories of development, such as gene regulatory networks, accounts based on systems biology and on physics of soft matter, the different articulations of evolution and development, symbiont-induced development, as well as the widely discussed concepts of positional information and morphogenetic field, the idea of a 'programme' of development and its critiques, and the long-standing opposition between preformationist and epigenetic conceptions of development. --