This remarkable book presents nonlinear systems technology and advanced signal processing technology from the most fundamental to modern aspects for next generation biomedical monitoring systems as well as nonlinear optical transmission systems. The text provides the theory and techniques of nonlinear physics and applications for physical systems. It also illustrates computer models and processing techniques for nonlinear signals with MATLAB^(R) and Simulink^(R) models. Providing a fundamental understanding of nonlinear systems and associated processing of signals, this volume leads readers to applications in real-world, practical environments.