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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... Mass System 12 6. Dimensions and Units 16 7. Qualitative and Quantitative Behavior of a Spring-Mass System ............... .. 18 8. Initial Value Problem 20 9. A Two-Mass Oscillator 23 * IO. Friction Z9 11. Oscillations of a Damped ...
... Mass System 12 6. Dimensions and Units 16 7. Qualitative and Quantitative Behavior of a Spring-Mass System ............... .. 18 8. Initial Value Problem 20 9. A Two-Mass Oscillator 23 * IO. Friction Z9 11. Oscillations of a Damped ...
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... mass systems and pendulums) is naturally followed by a study of other topics from physics; mathematical ecology (involving the population growth of species interacting with their environment) is a possible first topic in biomathematics ...
... mass systems and pendulums) is naturally followed by a study of other topics from physics; mathematical ecology (involving the population growth of species interacting with their environment) is a possible first topic in biomathematics ...
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... mass system. The nonlinear frictionless pendulum and spring-mass systems are briefly studied, stressing the concepts of equilibrium and stability (Secs. 17—18), before energy principles and phase plane analysis are used (Secs. 3.
... mass system. The nonlinear frictionless pendulum and spring-mass systems are briefly studied, stressing the concepts of equilibrium and stability (Secs. 17—18), before energy principles and phase plane analysis are used (Secs. 3.
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... mass attached to a spring as shown in Fig. 2-1: Figure 2-1 Spring-mass system. Observations of this kind of apparatus show that the mass, once set in motion, moves back and forth (oscillates). Although few people today have any ...
... mass attached to a spring as shown in Fig. 2-1: Figure 2-1 Spring-mass system. Observations of this kind of apparatus show that the mass, once set in motion, moves back and forth (oscillates). Although few people today have any ...
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... mass of mass m. The forces F equal the rate of change of the momentum me, where v is the velocity of the mass and x its position: _\ —\ _ dx_ 1) — E (2.2) If the mass is constant (which we assume throughout this text), then _. _ ' d; _ ...
... mass of mass m. The forces F equal the rate of change of the momentum me, where v is the velocity of the mass and x its position: _\ —\ _ dx_ 1) — E (2.2) If the mass is constant (which we assume throughout this text), then _. _ ' d; _ ...
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