Space-time chaos : characterization, control and synchronization

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Part 1 Analysis and characterization of chaotic, complex and space extended systems: non-stationary as an embedding problem, M. Small et al nonlinear dynamics and time series analysis - a basic introduction, E.J. Kostelich fixed point analysis - dynamics of non-stationary spatiotemporal signals, A. Hutt and F. Kruggel complex-valued second difference as a measure of stabilization of complex dissipative statistical systems - Girko ensemble, M.M. Duras study of a C-integrable partial differential equation, A. di Garbo et al wave patterns in coupled map lattices, P.G. Lind et al chaos in air bubble formation, A. Tufaile and J.C. Sartorelli patterns in a nonlinear optical system, F.T. Arecchi and P.L. Ramazza bifurcation behaviour of a superlattice model, J. Galan et al delayed dynamics systems with variable delay, S. Madruga et al stability of hexagonal patterns in a generalized Swift-Hohenberg equation, B. Pena et al Rayleigh-Benard convective instabilties in nematic liquid crystals, J. Salan and I. Bove topological analysis in a dripping faucet experiment, M.B. Reyes and J.C. Sartorelli. Part 2 Control and synchronization of chaos and space time chaos: the breakdown of synchronization and shadowing in coupled chaotic systems - analysis via the subsystem decomposition, E. Barreto and P. So anticipating chaotic synchronization - an overview, H.U. Voss phase synchronization in chaotic convection, D. Maza et al a simple use of the diffusion approximation for treating roundoff-induced problems in coupled maps with an invariant subset, G. Santoboni et al out-of-phase vs. in-phase synchronization of two parametrically excited pendula, A.G. de Oliveira et al experiments on chaos control in lasers, R. Meucci and F.T. Arecchi communication with chaos - reconstructing information-carrying signals, I.P. Marinon et al.