Modeling Transient Dynamics (Equilibration Processes)

[sjabari]

Hi,

I am trying to find some texts (and/or journal articles) related to the mathematical modeling of transient dynamics. I am a civil engineer and figured physicists/applied mathematicians could tell me where to look. The systems I am looking at are finite dimensional and tend to equilibrate after disruption/disturbance. Equilibrium itself is not of much interest, but the transient part of the process is what I am hoping to look at. Time could be treated in a discrete fashion (the system changes on a day to day basis) or continuously (as an approximation?). I am more interested in stochastic approaches, but also in deterministic.

Transient dynamics are relatively unexplored in my field, so I have to look elsewhere. I've looked at large population (basic diffusion) Gaussian approximations of discrete-time Markov chains, but the ones I found tend to only apply to irreducible MC's (I need transient states). I've looked at some of the unit-root vector time series literature, but the non-stationarity tends to be there throughout the life-time of the process.

Help!

 

[LightHero]

One good source of information on mathematical models of transient dynamics is the book Dynamics and Modelling of Ocean Waves by G.R. Tucker. This book covers topics such as linear and non-linear wave equations, the numerical simulation of the transient dynamics of shallow and deep water waves, and the analytical solution of wave equations by perturbation methods. It also provides an introduction to the stochastic modelling of ocean waves, including the effects of wind and wave breaking. The book is a great starting point for anyone interested in learning more about the mathematical modelling of transient dynamics. Other sources of information on transient dynamics include the books Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos: With Applications to Physics, Biology, Chemistry, and Engineering by Steven H. Strogatz, Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos: An Introduction for Scientists and Engineers by Willi-Hans Steeb, and Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos: With Applications in Physics, Economics, and Engineering by J.C. Sprott. These books provide an overview of nonlinear dynamics and chaos theory, and discuss the application of these theories to various areas of science and engineering. You may also be interested in researching publications from the Journal of Nonlinear Science, which focuses on the analysis, modeling, computation, and applications of nonlinear systems. Papers published in this journal often cover topics related to transient dynamics.

 

[astrokreng]

I would suggest looking into the field of dynamical systems and nonlinear dynamics for modeling transient dynamics in finite dimensional systems. This field utilizes mathematical tools and techniques to study the behavior of systems that change over time. There are many journal articles and texts available on this topic, and it has been applied to a wide range of fields including physics, engineering, biology, and economics.

Some specific techniques that may be useful for your research include time series analysis and stochastic modeling. Time series analysis can be used to study the behavior of a system over time and identify patterns and trends. Stochastic modeling, on the other hand, incorporates randomness and uncertainty into the model, which may be more applicable to real-world systems.

Additionally, I would recommend looking into the work of renowned mathematician and physicist, Stephen H. Strogatz. He has written extensively on nonlinear dynamics and has several books and articles specifically related to transient dynamics and equilibrium processes.

I hope this helps guide your research and leads you to relevant literature in your field. Best of luck in your studies!