A Finite-Dimensional Dynamical Model for Gelation in Coagulation Processes

Journal of Nonlinear Science

Volumn 8, Issue 6, 1998, Pages 619-653

  Da Costa, F P ^a  

^a INSTITUTO SUPERIOR TÉCNICO   (Portugal)

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EID: 0011519055     PISSN: 09388974     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s003329900061     Document Type: Article

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