NON - LINEAR DYNAMICS
In physics, a non-linear system is one that does not satisfy the superposition principle, or one whose output is not directly proportional to its input; a linear system fulfils these conditions. In other words, a non-linear system is any problem where the variable(s) to be solved for cannot be written as a linear combination of independent components. A non homogeneous system, which is linear apart from the presence of a function of the independent variables, is non-linear according to a strict definition, but such systems are usually studied alongside linear systems, because they can be transformed to a linear system of multiple variables. Non-linear problems are of interest to engineers, physicists and mathematicians because most physical systems are inherently non-linear in nature. Non-linear equations are difficult to solve and give rise to interesting phenomena.
Major concepts that come under non-linear dynamics (NLD) are listed below:
List of Topics covered
List of Topics covered