Catastrophe theory
By: V.I. Arnold ; translated from the Russian by G.S. Wassermann based on a translation by R.K. Thomas.
Edition: 2nd rev. and expanded ed.
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published: 1986
Place of publication: Berlin; New York
Language: eng; rus
Number of pages: 108
Subjects: Catastrophes (Mathematics)
Description: "This short book, which is a translation from the original Russian, provides a concise, non-mathematical review of the less controversial results in catastrophe theory. The author begins by describing the established results in the theory of singularities and bifurcation and continues with chapters on the applications of the theory to topics such as wavefront propagation, the distribution of matter within the universe, and optimisation and control. The presentation is enhanced by numerous diagrams. ... This is a short, critical and non-mathematical review of catastrophe theory which will provide a useful introduction to the subject."--Physics Bulletin.
Notes: Bibliography: p. 95-108.
Translation of: Teorii͡a︡ katastrof.