A dynamical system is a time-dependent, multicomponent system of elements with local states determining a global state of the whole system. In a planetary system, for example, the state of the system at a certain time is the set of values that...

Dynamics, the branch of science which studies systems in motion, particularly planetary motion, has been a source of fascination since the beginning of history. The first planetary laws of motion were drawn up by the Greek philosopher Aristotle around...

The dynamical system concept is a mathematical formalization for any fixed "rule" which describes the time dependence of a point's position in its ambient space. Examples include the mathematical models that describe the swinging of a clock pendulum,...

Kevin Hogan and Ricardo Dunia, National Instruments This is the final article of a five-part series reviewing various programming approaches to complex systems. Previous articles have focused on ladder diagrams, function block diagrams, textual programming, and statecharts. This article explores a programming...

1. INTRODUCTION Look at a recently published introductory text on Linear Algebra, and you are likely to find a section called Discrete Dynamical Systems. Open a recent text on differential equations and you will likely find a section on Chaos. Books such as...

IBM Corp. says it has dreamed up a new method for profiting from its vast storehouse of patents. And by the way, the company wants to patent the idea.Beyond the circularity of the concept, IBM's application is notable because the company — the world's top...

After reviewing the Land Rover LR3’s substantial mass in the specifi cations, you’d probably assume the 4.0-liter V-6–powered model was a gutless wonder. You’d be wrong. It turns out the Ford-sourced bent-six churns out a fair amount of torque throughout the rev range and hauls...