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An Introduction to Sequential Dynamical Systems

An Introduction to Sequential Dynamical Systems
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Dewey Class 515.39
515.48
Title An Introduction to Sequential Dynamical Systems ([Ebook]) / by Henning S. Mortveit, Christian M. Reidys.
Author Mortveit, Henning S.
Added Personal Name Reidys, Christian M.
Other name(s) SpringerLink (Online service)
Publication Boston, MA : Springer US , 2008.
Physical Details XVI, 248 pages, 20 illus. : online resource.
ISBN 9780387498799
Summary Note Sequential Dynamical Systems (SDS) are a class of discrete dynamical systems which significantly generalize many aspects of systems such as cellular automata, and provide a framework for studying dynamical processes over graphs. This text is the first to provide a comprehensive introduction to SDS. Driven by numerous examples and thought-provoking problems, the presentation offers good foundational material on finite discrete dynamical systems which leads systematically to an introduction of SDS. Techniques from combinatorics, algebra and graph theory are used to study a broad range of topics, including reversibility, the structure of fixed points and periodic orbits, equivalence, morphisms and reduction. Unlike other books that concentrate on determining the structure of various networks, this book investigates the dynamics over these networks by focusing on how the underlying graph structure influences the properties of the associated dynamical system. This book is aimed at graduate students and researchers in discrete mathematics, dynamical systems theory, theoretical computer science, and systems engineering who are interested in analysis and modeling of network dynamics as well as their computer simulations. Prerequisites include knowledge of calculus and basic discrete mathematics. Some computer experience and familiarity with elementary differential equations and dynamical systems are helpful but not necessary.:
Contents note Preface -- What is a Sequential Dynamical System?- A Comparative Study -- Graphs, Groups, and Dynamical Systems -- Sequential Dynamical Systems over Permutations -- Phase-Space Structure of SDS and Special Systems -- Graphs, Groups, and SDS -- Combinatorics of Sequential Dynamical Systems over Words -- Outlook -- References -- Index.
System details note Online access to this digital book is restricted to subscription institutions through IP address (only for SISSA internal users).
Internet Site http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-49879-9
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