Patterns and interfaces in dissipative dynamics. With a foreword by Y. Pomeau (Q2492613)

This book presents thorough descriptions of analytical methods divulging the complex evolution of nonlinear dissipative systems, and introduces the reader to the forefront of current research. The first chapter is devoted to the theory of dynamical systems which introduces the reader to the basic models of dynamical systems such as reaction-diffusion systems, vertical structure and representative equations, spectral decompositions, trajectories and attractors; explains the methods of linear analysis such as instabilities of stationary states, Turing and Hopf instabilities, dispersion relations, and the instabilities of periodic orbits; elucidates the approach of weakly nonlinear analysis such as multiscale expansion, bifurcation of stationary states, derivation of amplitude equations, Hopf bifurcation, and degenerate bifurcations; reveals the types of global bifurcations such as global dynamics, systems with separated time scales, almost Hamiltonian dynamics, and bifurcation diagrams; demonstrates the forms of deterministic chaos such as chaotic attractors, Shilnikov bifurcation, period doubling cascade, and the Lorenz system; and interprets the dynamics of planforms such as the interaction of Turing modes, degenerate wave modes, and biscale resonances. The introductory chapter on the theory of dynamical systems is followed by two chapters treating moving interfaces, based largely on reaction-diffusion and phase-separating systems. Chapter two covers planar fronts, weakly curved fronts, propagation into an unstable state, Cahn-Hilliard equation, phase field model, and instabilities of interphase boundaries. Chapter three is devoted to systems with separated scales that includes stationary structures, symmetry breaking instabilities, dynamic instabilities, locally induced motion, advective limit, and rotating spiral waves. The following two chapters on amplitude equations for patterns and waves describe universal phenomena generated by representative equations which can be derived for a variety of non-equilibrium systems originating in fluid mechanics, physical chemistry or nonlinear optics. Chapter four reveals amplitude equations for patterns that comprises spatially modulated patterns, phase dynamics, defects in striped patterns, motions of dislocations, propagation of pattern and pinning, and hexagonal patterns. Finally, the last chapter interprets the amplitude equations for waves including plane waves, one-dimensional structures, spiral waves, interaction of spiral vortices, line vortices and scroll waves, and resonant oscillatory forcing. This book addresses graduate students and non-specialists from the many related areas of applied mathematics, physical chemistry, chemical engineering and biology, as well as the seasoned scientist in search of a modern source of reference.