Truly nonlinear oscillations : harmonic balance, parameter expansions, iteration, and averaging methods

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Truly nonlinear oscillations : harmonic balance, parameter expansions, iteration, and averaging methods

Ronald E. Mickens

World Scientific, c2010

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Includes bibliographical references (p.227-235) and index

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Description

This unique book provides a concise presentation of many of the fundamental strategies for calculating approximations to the oscillatory solutions of "truly nonlinear" (TNL) oscillator equations. The volume gives a general overview of the author's work on harmonic balance, iteration and combined linearization-averaging methods. However, full discussions are also presented on parameter expansion procedures and a first-order averaging technique for TNL oscillators. The calculational basis of each method is clarified by applying them to a set of standard TNL oscillator equations. This allows a direct comparison to be made among the various methods.The book is self-contained and therefore suitable for both classroom use and self-study by students and professionals who desire to learn, understand, and apply these technique to the field of nonlinear oscillations.

Table of Contents

  • Background and General Comments
  • Establishing Periodicity
  • Harmonic Balance
  • Parameter Expansions
  • Iteration Methods
  • Averaging Methods
  • Comparative Analysis.

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