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