Time series analysis of real-world complex systems [Elektronische Ressource] : climate, finance, proteins, and physiology / vorgelegt von Daniel T. Schmitt

ECOD·ODNEICS·MLUTÄTInstitut für Theoretische PhysikUniversität UlmTime Series Analysis of Real-worldComplex Systems — Climate, Finance,Proteins, and PhysiologyDissertationzur Erlangung des DoktorgradesDr. rer. nat.der Fakultät für Naturwissenschaftender Universität Ulmvorgelegt vonDaniel T. Schmittaus Frankfurt-HöchstUlm 2007ISREVINU·ODNARUC·ODNAmtierender Dekan: Prof. Dr. Klaus-Dieter Spindler1. Gutachter: Prof. Dr. Michael Schulz2. Gutachter: Prof. Dr. Peter Reineker3. Gutachter: Dr. Sc. Plamen Ch. IvanovTag der Promotion: 19.11.2007To everybody who believesin meand my abilitiesiiiCopyright 2007 Daniel T. SchmittAll Rights ReservedivAcknowledgementWe do not live, and even less do research, in a vacuum. This thesis hasbenefittedfrommanypeopledirectlyandindirectly. Itisimpossibletomentionall people by name — I apologize for that in advance.First, I would like to thank to my parents who trust me in my decisions,and always gave me the freedom to follow my dreams.My advisor Prof. Dr. Michael Schulz at the University of Ulm, Germany,was very resourceful providing guidance, as well as, freedom to foster the de-velopment of my ability to conduct independent research.In order to come to Boston University, USA, Prof. H. Eugene Stanley wasvery helpful arranging the formalities and I enjoyed working in the very re-sourceful environment of his research group full of very bright and energizedpeople.