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Recurrence Quantification Analysis

Theory and Best Practices

  • Edited and Authored by leading researchers in the field
  • Introduces and investigates modern applications in detail
  • Addresses an interdisciplinary readership

Part of the book series: Understanding Complex Systems (UCS)

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Table of contents (14 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiv
  2. RQA Theory

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
    2. Mathematical and Computational Foundations of Recurrence Quantifications

      • Norbert Marwan, Charles L. Webber Jr.
      Pages 3-43
    3. Estimating Kolmogorov Entropy from Recurrence Plots

      • Philippe Faure, Annick Lesne
      Pages 45-63
    4. Identifying Coupling Directions by Recurrences

      • Yong Zou, M. Carmen Romano, Marco Thiel, Jürgen Kurths
      Pages 65-99
    5. Complex Network Analysis of Recurrences

      • Reik V. Donner, Jonathan F. Donges, Yong Zou, Jan H. Feldhoff
      Pages 101-163
  3. RQA Best Practices

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 165-165
    2. From Time to Space Recurrences in Biopolymers

      • Alfredo Colosimo, Alessandro Giuliani
      Pages 167-193
    3. Dynamic Coupling Between Respiratory and Cardiovascular System

      • Federica Censi, Giovanni Calcagnini, Sergio Cerutti
      Pages 195-212
    4. Analysis of Brain Recurrence

      • Clifton Frilot II, Paul Y. Kim, Simona Carrubba, David E. McCarty, Andrew L. Chesson Jr., Andrew A. Marino
      Pages 213-251
    5. Recurrence Analysis of Otoacoustic Emissions

      • Giovanna Zimatore, Marta Cavagnaro
      Pages 253-278
    6. Vibration Analysis in Cutting Materials

      • Arkadiusz Syta, Grzegorz Litak
      Pages 279-290
    7. Dynamical Patterns in Seismology

      • Tamaz Chelidze, Teimuraz Matcharashvili
      Pages 291-334
    8. Recurrence Analysis Applications to Short-Term Macroscopic and Microscopic Road Traffic

      • Eleni I. Vlahogianni, Matthew G. Karlaftis, John C. Golias
      Pages 375-397
    9. Interpersonal Couplings in Human Interactions

      • Kevin Shockley, Michael A. Riley
      Pages 399-421

About this book

The analysis of recurrences in dynamical systems by using recurrence plots and their quantification is still an emerging field. Over the past decades recurrence plots have proven to be valuable data visualization and analysis tools in the theoretical study of complex, time-varying dynamical systems as well as in various applications in biology, neuroscience, kinesiology, psychology, physiology, engineering, physics, geosciences, linguistics, finance, economics, and other disciplines.

This multi-authored book intends to comprehensively introduce and showcase recent advances as well as established best practices concerning both theoretical and practical aspects of recurrence plot based analysis. Edited and authored by leading researcher in the field, the various chapters address an interdisciplinary readership, ranging from theoretical physicists to application-oriented scientists in all data-providing disciplines.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Department of Cell and Molecular Physiology, Loyola University, Maywood, USA

    Charles L. Webber, Jr.

  • Transdisciplinary Concepts and Methods, Potsdam Institute for Climate Research Research Domain, Potsdam, Germany

    Norbert Marwan

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Hardcover Book USD 129.99
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