18.353J | Fall 2012 | Undergraduate

Nonlinear Dynamics I: Chaos

Related Resources

Readings

Lorenz, E. N. “Deterministic Nonperiodic Flow.” Journal of Atmospheric Sciences 20 (1963): 130–41.

Videos

bluedwarf1127. “Inverted pendulum with a vertically oscillated pivot.” January 28, 2009. YouTube. Accessed January 7, 2014. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwGAzy0noU0

Zanichelli Editore. “David Acheson, Surprises in Maths.” May 20, 2009. YouTube. Accessed January 7, 2014. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJ7_fFABc9s

Matthew Low. “Steven Strogatz - Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos: Part 1.” March 2, 2008. YouTube. Accessed January 7, 2014. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iNCfNBEJHo

Matthew Low. “Steven Strogatz - Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos: Part 2.” March 2, 2008. YouTube. Accessed January 7, 2014. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anwl6OZ1UuQ

Catholic and Loving it. “Chaotic Lorenz Water Wheel.” April 21, 2008. YouTube. Accessed January 7, 2014. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhOBibeW5J0

Stephen Morris. “Belousov Zhabotinsky reaction 8 x normal speed.” January 23, 2010. YouTube. Accessed January 7, 2014. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRQAndvF4sM

Matthew Low. “Steven Strogatz - Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos: Part 4.” March 3, 2008. YouTube. Accessed January 7, 2014. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8R33KWPmqlo

Matthew Low. “Steven Strogatz - Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos: Part 5.” March 3, 2008. YouTube. Accessed January 7, 2014. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-ca_bqWp4I&feature=plcp

Other Resources

Applet link: logistic map and period doubling.

Course Info

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