

The suggested measures provide important information about the system susceptibility to external perturbations which may be useful for practical applications. IST provides the minimal magnitude of the perturbation capable to disrupt the stable regime for a given interval of time. IBS characterizes the likelihood that the perturbed system returns to the stable regime (attractor) in a given time. Based on this concept, we suggest new measures of stability, namely interval basin stability (IBS) and. Here, we develop a novel concept of interval stability, referring to the behavior of the perturbed system during a finite time interval. Stability of dynamical systems against strong perturbations is an important problem of nonlinear dynamics relevant to many applications in various areas. Classic text by three of the world s most prominent mathematicians Continues the tradition of expository excellenceContains updated material and expanded applications for use in applied studies. Calculus is required as specialized advanced topics not usually found in elementary differential equations courses are included, such as exploring the world of discrete dynamical systems and describing chaotic systems. The authors provide rigorous exercises and examples clearly and easily by slowly introducing linear systems of differential equations.


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