This unique book gathers various scientific and mathematical approaches to and descriptions of the natural and physical world stemming from a broad range of mathematical areas – from model systems, differential equations, fractal geometry or geometrical optics, statistics and probability – all of which scientifically and mathematically reveal the inherent beauty of natural and physical phenomena. Topics include light scattering, e.g., rainbows and halos with refraction/reflection theory, light scattering patterns at sunrise and sunset; markings on animals, e.g. tigers and giraffes; wave motion in diverse media (water, sand, air); honeycomb geometry; and branching and coloring in trees and leaves. Given its scope and approach, the book will benefit researchers and students of mathematics, the sciences and engineering, and everyone else with an appreciation for the beauty of nature. The outcome is a mathematical enrichment of nature’s beauty.This volume honors Dr. John Adam, a Professor at Old Dominion University, USA, for his lifetime achievements in the fields of mathematical modeling and applied mathematics. Dr. Adam has published over 110 papers and authored several books. weiterlesen