Nonlinear Science and Complexity

This book contains selected papers of NSC08, the 2nd Conference on Nonlinear Science and Complexity, held 28-31 July, 2008, Porto, Portugal. It focuses on fundamental theories and principles, analytical and symbolic approaches, computational techniques in nonlinear physics and mathematics. Topics treated include ¿ Chaotic Dynamics and Transport in Classic and Quantum Systems ¿ Complexity and Nonlinearity in Molecular Dynamics and Nano-Science ¿ Complexity and Fractals in Nonlinear Biological Physics and Social Systems ¿ Lie Group Analysis and Applications in Nonlinear Science ¿ Nonlinear Hydrodynamics and Turbulence ¿ Bifurcation and Stability in Nonlinear Dynamic Systems ¿ Nonlinear Oscillations and Control with Applications ¿ Celestial Physics and Deep Space Exploration ¿ Nonlinear Mechanics and Nonlinear Structural Dynamics ¿ Non-smooth Systems and Hybrid Systems ¿ Fractional dynamical systems