'… this is a book that I would recommend to any student of mine, for clarity and completeness of exposition … Any expert as well would enjoy the book and learn something stimulating from the sidenotes that point to alternative developments. We look forward to volumes two and three!' Mathematical Reviews
'The book is very well organized and carefully written. It could be particularly useful for analysts wanting to learn new methods coming from algebraic geometry.' EMS Newsletter
The focus of this book is on algebro-geometric solutions of completely integrable nonlinear partial differential equations in (1+1)-dimensions, also known as soliton equations. Explicitly treated integrable models include the KdV, AKNS, sine-Gordon, and Camassa-Holm hierarchies as well as the classical massive Thirring system. An extensive treatment of the class of algebro-geometric solutions in the stationary as well as time-dependent contexts is provided. The formalism presented includes trace formulas, Dubrovin-type initial value problems, Baker-Akhiezer functions, and theta function representations of all relevant quantities involved. The book uses techniques from the theory of differential equations, spectral analysis, and elements of algebraic geometry (most notably, the theory of compact Riemann surfaces). The presentation is rigorous, detailed, and self-contained, with ample background material provided in various appendices. Detailed notes for each chapter together with an exhaustive bibliography enhance the presentation offered in the main text.
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This book offers a study of a class of algebro-geometric solutions and their representations.
Introduction; 1. The KdV hierarchy; 2. The sGmKdV hierarchy; 3. The AKNS hierarchy; 4. The classical massive Thirring system; 5. The Camassa–Holm hierarchy; Appendix A. Algebraic curves and their theta functions; Appendix B. KdV-type curves; Appendix C. AKNS-type curves; Appendix D. Asymptotic spectral parameter expansions; Appendix E. Lagrange interpolation; Appendix F. Symmetric functions; Appendix G. KdV and AKNS Darboux-type transformations; Appendix H. Elliptic functions; Appendix I. Herglotz functions; Appendix J. Weyl-Titchmarsh theory; List of symbols; Bibliography; Index.
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'… this is a book that I would recommend to any student of mine, for clarity and completeness of exposition … Any expert as well would enjoy the book and learn something stimulating from the sidenotes that point to alternative developments. We look forward to volumes two and three!' Mathematical Reviews
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This book offers a detailed treatment of a class of algebro-geometric solutions and their representations.
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780521753074
Publisert
2003-06-05
Utgiver
Vendor
Cambridge University Press
Vekt
784 gr
Høyde
229 mm
Bredde
152 mm
Dybde
33 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
518