Table of Contents

1. What is a dynamical system?; Part I. Simple Behavior in Dynamical Systems: 2. Systems with stable asymptotic behavior; 3. Linear maps and linear differential equations; Part II. Complicated Behavior in Dynamical Systems: 4. Quasiperiodicity and uniform distribution on the circle; 5. Quasiperiodicity and uniform distribution in higher dimension; 6. Conservative systems; 7. Simple systems with complicated orbit structure; 8. Entropy and chaos; 9. Simple dynamics as a tool; Part III. Panorama of Dynamical Systems: 10. Hyperbolic dynamics; 11. Quadratic maps; 12. Homoclinic tangles; 13. Strange attractors; 14. Diophantine approximation and applications of dynamics to number theory; 15. Variational methods, twist maps, and closed geodesics; Appendix; Solutions.

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An advanced undergraduate introduction combining mathematical rigour with copious examples of important applications.

Reviews

'... an excellent presentation of the modern theory of dynamical systems at the advanced undergraduate to intermediate graduate level written by two renowned experts in the field.' Zentralblatt fur Mathematik 'The book is written in a precise and very readable style, there are many useful remarks and figures throughout. It can be highly recommended to anybody who is interested in dynamical systems and who has a basic knowledge of calculus. The book is also an excellent introduction to the more advanced monograph written by the same authors.' European Mathematical Society Newsletter 'I would recommend that all senior undergraduate physics and engineering students should familiarize themselves with its contents ... it is a recommendation for a mathematical perspective on dynamics from an engineer for engineers - and from my discussions with practical physicists a similar recommendation from them.' Contemporary Physics