Materials Instabilities - Proceedings Of The First Latin American Summer School

This text deals with the methods and concepts of nonlinear dynamics, pattern formation, bifurcation theory, irreversible thermodynamics, and their application to advanced materials science problems. The focus is on the effect of dynamical instabilities on materials behaviour and properties. The book is addressed to physicists, chemists, mathematicians and engineers who wish to work in this domain, or to learn about its advances. It is also aimed at bridging gaps between science and technology.