This book presents for the first time a systematic exposition of techniques for constructing relaxation oscillations and methods for investigating stability properties of certain classes of systems with delay. The authors bring out some of the distinctive features that have no analogues in relaxation systems of ordinary differential equations. The exposition provides analysis of significant examples from biophysics, mathematical ecology, and quantum physics that elucidate important patterns. Many unsolved problems are posed. The book would appeal to researchers and specialists interested in the theory and applications of relaxation oscillations.

Readership

Researchers and specialists interested in the theory and applications of relaxation oscillations.

Table of Contents

• Relaxation cycles of asymptotically large amplitude
• Relaxation cycles of finite amplitude in a mathematical model of the dynamics of insect populations
• Relaxation cycles of finite amplitude in a mathematical model of the simplest controllable biocenosis
• Conclusion
• Bibliography