Simulations of Oscillatory Systems

Simulations of Oscillatory Systems: with Award-Winning Software, Physics of Oscillations provides a hands-on way of visualizing and understanding the fundamental concepts of the physics of oscillations. Both the book and software are designed as exploration-oriented supplements for courses in general physics and the theory of oscillations. The book is conveniently structured according to mathematical complexity. Each chapter in Part I contains activities, questions, exercises, and problems of varying levels of difficulty, from straightforward to quite challenging. Part II presents more sophisticated, highly mathematical material that delves into the serious theoretical background for the computer-aided study of oscillations. The software package allows you to observe the motion of linear and nonlinear mechanical oscillatory systems and to obtain plots of the variables that describe the systems along with phase diagrams and plots of energy transformations. These computer simulations provide clear, vivid illustrations of oscillations in various physical systems, bringing to life many abstract concepts, developing your physical intuition, and complementing the analytical study of the subject. Features, Provides interactive software that serves as a desktop laboratory for exploring simulated systems and replicating the experiments, Enables you to perform interesting mini-research projects involving the physics of oscillations, Develops your physical intuition and theoretical foundations, Includes various examples of the behavior of simulated systems, Requires no previous knowledge of algorithmic languages or programming Book jacket.

• | Author: Eugene I. Butikov
• | Publisher: Crc Press
• | Publication Date: Jun 30, 2020
• | Number of Pages: 364 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 0367575914
• | ISBN-13: 9780367575915