Multistability in Physical and Living Systems: Characterization and Applications

This book provides an introduction to multistability, illustrates how it arises in different systems, and discusses its applications in science, engineering, and technology. It aims to provide a first approach to multistability for readers interested in understanding its fundamental concepts and applications.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 408 pages
Publication date: 16 April 2023
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate world of multistability, offering a comprehensive introduction to its fundamental concepts. It then showcases how multistability manifests itself across various systems, elucidating the key mechanisms that drive its emergence. Special emphasis is placed on noise, which possesses the remarkable ability to transform a multistable deterministic system into a monostable stochastic one. Throughout the book, the most significant applications of multistability in diverse fields of science, engineering, and technology are explored in detail. These applications encompass electronic circuits, lasers, secure communication, and human perception, among others.

The primary objective of this book is to provide a foundational understanding of multistability for readers who are eager to delve into its core principles and explore its applications in diverse domains. Whether you are a researcher or engineer specializing in interdisciplinary studies, a graduate student, or a technician, this book will serve as a valuable resource. It caters to both theoreticians and experimentalists, spanning fields such as mathematics, laser physics, neuroscience, and astronomy.

Recognizing the gap in the literature, this book aims to ignite new discussions and delve deeper into the underlying mechanisms that govern the self-organization of matter and the complexity of the world. It serves as a valuable tool for advancing our knowledge and fostering a deeper comprehension of the intricate dynamics that shape our physical and cognitive landscapes.

Weight: 646g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030983987
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022