Nonlinear Dynamics: Materials, Theory and Experiments: Selected Lectures, 3rd Dynamics Days South America, Valparaiso 3-7 November 2014

This book presents recent advances, new ideas and novel techniques related to the field of nonlinear dynamics, including localized pattern formation, self-organization and chaos. Various natural systems ranging from nonlinear optics to mechanics, fluids and magnetic are considered. The aim of this book is to gather specialists from these various fields of research to promote cross-fertilization and transfer of knowledge between these active research areas. In particular, nonlinear optics an...