Mathematical Models: Mechanical Vibrations, Population Dynamics, and Traffic FlowThe author uses mathematical techniques along with observations and experiments to give an in-depth look at models for mechanical vibrations, population dynamics, and traffic flow. Equal emphasis is placed on the mathematical formulation of the problem and the interpretation of the results. In the sections on mechanical vibrations and population dynamics, the author emphasizes the nonlinear aspects of ordinary differential equations and develops the concepts of equilibrium solutions and their stability. He introduces phase plane methods for the nonlinear pendulum and for predator-prey and competing species models. Haberman develops the method of characteristics to analyze the nonlinear partial differential equations that describe traffic flow. Fan-shaped characteristics describe the traffic situation that occurs when a traffic light turns green and shock waves describe the effects of a red light or traffic accident. Although it was written over 20 years ago, this book is still relevant. It is intended as an introduction to applied mathematics, but can be used for undergraduate courses in mathematical modeling or nonlinear dynamical systems or to supplement courses in ordinary or partial differential equations. |
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... first published by Prentice—Hall, Inc., Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, 1977. 10 9 8 7 6 All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America. No part of this book may be reproduced, stored, or transmitted in any manner without ...
... first published by Prentice—Hall, Inc., Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, 1977. 10 9 8 7 6 All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America. No part of this book may be reproduced, stored, or transmitted in any manner without ...
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... First-Order Difference Equations ............................... .. 129 Exponential Growth 1 3 1 Discrete One-Species Models with an Age Distribution ................................ .. 138 * Stochastic Birth Processes 143 * Density ...
... First-Order Difference Equations ............................... .. 129 Exponential Growth 1 3 1 Discrete One-Species Models with an Age Distribution ................................ .. 138 * Stochastic Birth Processes 143 * Density ...
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... First—Order Differential Equations 191 A. Method of Elimination 192 B. Systems Method (using Matrix Theory) ........................................................ ..193 Stability of Two-Species Equilibrium Populations 199 Phase Plane ...
... First—Order Differential Equations 191 A. Method of Elimination 192 B. Systems Method (using Matrix Theory) ........................................................ ..193 Stability of Two-Species Equilibrium Populations 199 Phase Plane ...
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... first principles. In the independent presentations of mechanical vibrations and population dynamics, nonlinear ordinary differential equations are analyzed by investigating equilibria solutions and their linearized stability. The phase ...
... first principles. In the independent presentations of mechanical vibrations and population dynamics, nonlinear ordinary differential equations are analyzed by investigating equilibria solutions and their linearized stability. The phase ...
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... first topic in biomathematics; and traffic flow (investigating the fluctuations of traffic density along a highway) introduces the reader in a simpler context to many mathematical and physical concepts common in various areas of ...
... first topic in biomathematics; and traffic flow (investigating the fluctuations of traffic density along a highway) introduces the reader in a simpler context to many mathematical and physical concepts common in various areas of ...
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