Oscillations, Waves, and Chaos in Chemical Kinetics

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Stephen K. Scott (Reader in Physical Chemistry, Reader in Physical Chemistry, University of Leeds)

Oscillations, Waves, and Chaos in Chemical Kinetics

Stephen K. Scott (Reader in Physical Chemistry, Reader in Physical Chemistry, University of Leeds)

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English

Oxford University Press
04 August 1994

Chaos theory; Wave mechanics (vibration & acoustics); Physical chemistry

Series: Oxford Chemistry Primers

The phenomena of oscillations, travelling waves, and chaos in reacting chemical systems began as curiosities but now support an active, international research field.

This book shows how these 'exotic' patterns arise from the underlying chemical mechanisms.

The origin of 'chemical feedback' is revealed using three example reactions: the iodate-reductant (Landolt) reaction, the Belousov-Zhabotinsky reaction, and the combustion of hydrogen.

Thermal feedback is also discussed.

These mechanisms lead to clock reactions and travelling reaction fronts, thermal runaway, and flames; to oscillations and excitability; to target patterns, spiral and scroll waves; to bistability, ignition, extinction, and hysteresis; and to complex oscillations and chaos in flow reactors.

These phenomena are related to important processes in biology, including the development of cardiac arrhythmias, nerve signal transmission, and animal coat patterning.

By: Stephen K. Scott (Reader in Physical Chemistry Reader in Physical Chemistry University of Leeds)
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: 18
Dimensions: Height: 245mm, Width: 189mm, Spine: 6mm
Weight: 220g
ISBN: 9780198558446
ISBN 10: 0198558449
Series: Oxford Chemistry Primers
Pages: 96
Publication Date: 04 August 1994
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1: Introduction to basic concepts 2: Clocks and fronts 3: Resetting the clock: oscillations 4: Targets, spirals and scrolls 5: Bistability: steady states in flow reactors 6: Oscillatory reactions in flow systems