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Cambridge University Press Partial Differential Equations in Fluid Dynamics
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Cambridge University Press Chaos and Coarse Graining in Statistical Mechanics
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Cambridge University Press padic Differential Equations
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Cambridge University Press An Elementary Course on Partial Differential Equations
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Cambridge University Press Differential and LowDimensional Topology
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Cambridge University Press Attractors for Semigroups and Evolution Equations
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Cambridge University Press Lectures on Lagrangian Torus Fibrations
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Cambridge University Press Lectures on Lagrangian Torus Fibrations
Book SynopsisThis book explains how to use simple 2-dimensional pictures to understand the geometry and topology of 4-dimensional spaces. These spaces are of relevance in Hamiltonian dynamics, in algebraic geometry, and in mathematical string theory. It is suitable for graduate students and researchers in geometry and topology.Trade Review'Lagrangian torus fibrations are an interesting source of examples in symplectic geometry, since their symplectic features are encoded by the geometry of certain half-dimensional base diagrams. Enriched by many pictures and exercises with solutions, this book provides an accessible and well-written introduction to this topic, which is of interest to a broad audience through its connections with integrable systems and algebraic geometry. This work will be appreciated by students and experts alike, since it fills a crucial gap in the literature by giving an excellent discussion of almost toric fibrations, which have attracted a lot of attention in recent years.' Felix Schlenk, Université de Neuchatel'This is a lucid and engaging introduction to the fascinating world of (almost) toric geometry, in which one can understand the properties of Lagrangian and symplectic submanifolds in four dimensions simply by drawing suitable two-dimensional diagrams. The book has many illustrations and intricate examples.' Dusa McDuff, Barnard College, Columbia UniversityTable of Contents1. The Arnold–Liouville theorem; 2. Lagrangian fibrations; 3. Global action-angle coordinates and torus actions; 4. Symplectic reduction; 5. Visible Lagrangian submanifolds; 6. Focus-focus singularities; 7. Examples of focus-focus systems; 8. Almost toric manifolds; 9. Surgery; 10. Elliptic and cusp singularities; A. Symplectic linear algebra; B. Lie derivatives; C. Complex projective spaces; D. Cotangent bundles; E. Moser's argument; F. Toric varieties revisited; G. Visible contact hypersurfaces and Reeb flows; H. Tropical Lagrangian submanifolds; I. Markov triples; J. Open problems; References; Index.
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Cambridge University Press TimeVariant and Quasiseparable Systems
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Cambridge University Press Encyclopedia of Special Functions The AskeyBateman Project Volume 2 Encyclopedia of Special Functions The AskeyBateman Project 3 Hardback Books
Book SynopsisThis is the second of three volumes that form the Encyclopedia of Special Functions, an extensive update of the Bateman Manuscript Project. Volume 2 covers multivariable special functions. When the Bateman project appeared, study of these was in an early stage, but revolutionary developments began to be made in the 1980s and have continued ever since. World-renowned experts survey these over the course of 12 chapters, each containing an extensive bibliography. The reader encounters different perspectives on a wide range of topics, from Dunkl theory, to Macdonald theory, to the various deep generalizations of classical hypergeometric functions to the several variables case, including the elliptic level. Particular attention is paid to the close relation of the subject with Lie theory, geometry, mathematical physics and combinatorics.Trade Review'Overall the volume is a very useful addition to any research mathematician's library who works on these topics.' Manjil Pratim Saikia, zbMATHTable of Contents1. General overview of multivariable special functions Tom H. Koornwinder and Jasper V. Stokman; 2. Orthogonal polynomials of several variables Yuan Xu; 3. Appell and Lauricella hypergeometric functions Keiji Matsumoto; 4. A-Hypergeometric functions Nobuki Takayama; 5. Hypergeometric and basic hypergeometric series and integrals associated with root systems Michael J. Schlosser; 6. Elliptic hypergeometric functions associated with root systems Hjalmar Rosengren and S. Ole Warnaar; 7. Dunkl operators and related special functions Charles F. Dunkl; 8. Jacobi polynomials and hypergeometric functions associated with root systems Gert J. Heckman and Eric M. Opdam; 9. Macdonald–Koornwinder polynomials Jasper V. Stokman; 10. Combinatorial aspects of Macdonald and related polynomials Jim Haglund; 11. Knizhnik–Zamolodchikov type equations, Selberg integrals, and related special functions Vitaly Tarasov and Alexander Varchenko; 12. 9j-Coefficients and higher Joris Van der Jeugt; Index.
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Cambridge University Press The ThreeDimensional NavierStokes Equations Classical Theory 157 Cambridge Studies in Advanced Mathematics Series Number 157
Book SynopsisA rigorous but accessible introduction to the mathematical theory of the three-dimensional NavierâStokes equations, this book provides self-contained proofs of some of the most significant results in the area, many of which can only be found in research papers. Highlights include the existence of global-in-time LerayâHopf weak solutions and the local existence of strong solutions; the conditional local regularity results of Serrin and others; and the partial regularity results of Caffarelli, Kohn, and Nirenberg. Appendices provide background material and proofs of some 'standard results' that are hard to find in the literature. A substantial number of exercises are included, with full solutions given at the end of the book. As the only introductory text on the topic to treat all of the mainstream results in detail, this book is an ideal text for a graduate course of one or two semesters. It is also a useful resource for anyone working in mathematical fluid dynamics.Trade Review'I loved this very well-written book and I highly recommend it.' Jean C. Cortissoz, Mathematical ReviewsTable of ContentsPart I. Weak and Strong Solutions: 1. Function spaces; 2. The Helmholtz–Weyl decomposition; 3. Weak formulation; 4. Existence of weak solutions; 5. The pressure; 6. Existence of strong solutions; 7. Regularity of strong solutions; 8. Epochs of regularity and Serrin's condition; 9. Robustness of regularity; 10. Local existence and uniqueness in H1/2; 11. Local existence and uniqueness in L3; Part II. Local and Partial Regularity: 12. Vorticity; 13. The Serrin condition for local regularity; 14. The local energy inequality; 15. Partial regularity I – dimB(S) ≤ 5/3; 16. Partial regularity II – dimH(S) ≤ 1; 17. Lagrangian trajectories; A. Functional analysis: miscellaneous results; B. Calderón–Zygmund Theory; C. Elliptic equations; D. Estimates for the heat equation; E. A measurable-selection theorem; Solutions to exercises; References; Index.
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Cambridge University Press Troilus and Cressida The New Cambridge Shakespeare
Book SynopsisThis two-volume text in harmonic analysis introduces a wealth of analytical results and techniques. It is largely self-contained and useful to graduates and researchers in pure and applied analysis. Numerous exercises and problems make the text suitable for self-study and the classroom alike. The first volume starts with classical one-dimensional topics: Fourier series; harmonic functions; Hilbert transform. Then the higher-dimensional CalderÃnâZygmund and LittlewoodâPaley theories are developed. Probabilistic methods and their applications are discussed, as are applications of harmonic analysis to partial differential equations. The volume concludes with an introduction to the Weyl calculus. The second volume goes beyond the classical to the highly contemporary and focuses on multilinear aspects of harmonic analysis: the bilinear Hilbert transform; CoifmanâMeyer theory; Carleson's resolution of the Lusin conjecture; CalderÃn's commutators and the Cauchy integral on Lipschitz curves. TTrade ReviewReview of the set: 'The two-volume set under review is a worthy addition to this tradition from two of the younger generation of researchers. It is remarkable that the authors have managed to fit all of this into [this number of] smaller-than-average pages without omitting to provide motivation and helpful intuitive remarks. Altogether, these books are a most welcome addition to the literature of harmonic analysis.' Gerald B. Folland, Mathematical ReviewsTable of ContentsPreface; Acknowledgements; 1. Leibniz rules and gKdV equations; 2. Classical paraproducts; 3. Paraproducts on polydiscs; 4. Calderón commutators and the Cauchy integral; 5. Iterated Fourier series and physical reality; 6. The bilinear Hilbert transform; 7. Almost everywhere convergence of Fourier series; 8. Flag paraproducts; 9. Appendix: multilinear interpolation; Bibliography; Index.
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Cambridge University Press Spectral Theory and its Applications
Book SynopsisBernard Helffer's introduction to the basic tools in spectral analysis is illustrated by numerous examples from the Schrödinger operator theory and various branches of physics: statistical mechanics, superconductivity, fluid mechanics and kinetic theory. The author's focus on applications enables readers to connect theory with practice.Trade Review"It is written in a way well suited for a graduate course." Pavel V. Exner, Mathematical ReviewsTable of Contents1. Introduction; 2. Unbounded operators; 3. Representation theorems; 4. Semibounded operators; 5. Compact operators; 6. Spectral theory for bounded operators; 7. Applications in physics and PDE; 8. Spectrum for self-adjoint operators; 9. Essentially self-adjoint operators; 10. Discrete spectrum, essential spectrum; 11. The max-min principle; 12. An application to fluid mechanics; 13. Pseudospectra; 14. Applications for 1D-models; 15. Applications in kinetic theory; 16. Problems; References; Index.
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Cambridge University Press Lectures on Lyapunov Exponents Cambridge Studies in Advanced Mathematics
Book SynopsisThe theory of Lyapunov exponents originated over a century ago in the study of the stability of solutions of differential equations. Written by one of the subject's leading authorities, this book is both an account of the classical theory, from a modern view, and an introduction to the significant developments relating the subject to dynamical systems, ergodic theory, mathematical physics and probability. It is based on the author's own graduate course and is reasonably self-contained with an extensive set of exercises provided at the end of each chapter. This book makes a welcome addition to the literature, serving as a graduate text and a valuable reference for researchers in the field.Table of ContentsPreface; 1. Introduction; 2. Linear cocycles; 3. Extremal Lyapunov exponents; 4. Multiplicative ergodic theorem; 5. Stationary measures; 6. Exponents and invariant measures; 7. Invariance principle; 8. Simplicity; 9. Generic cocycles; 10. Continuity; References; Index.
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Cambridge University Press Partial Differential Equations for Probabilists 112 Cambridge Studies in Advanced Mathematics Series Number 112
Book SynopsisThis book deals with equations that have played a central role in the interplay between partial differential equations and probability theory. Most of this material has been treated elsewhere, but it is rarely presented in a manner that makes it readily accessible to people whose background is probability theory. Many results are given new proofs designed for readers with limited expertise in analysis. The author covers the theory of linear, second order, partial differential equations of parabolic and elliptic types. Many of the techniques have antecedents in probability theory, although the book also covers a few purely analytic techniques. In particular, a chapter is devoted to the De GiorgiâMoserâNash estimates, and the concluding chapter gives an introduction to the theory of pseudodifferential operators and their application to hypoellipticity, including the famous theorem of Lars Hormander.Trade Review'The book will capture your attention with elegant proofs presented in an almost perfectly self-contained manner, with abundant talk in a lecturer's tone by the author himself, but with a little bit of an aficionado's taste. The book, arranged idiosyncratically, has such a strong impact that, at the next moment, you may find yourself carried away in looking for mathematical treasures scattered here and there in each chapter. The reviewer recommends the present book with confidence to anyone who in interested in PDE and probability theory. At least you should always keep this at your side if you are a probabilist at all.' Isamu Doku, Mathematical ReviewsTable of Contents1. Kolmogorov's forward, basic results; 2. Non-elliptic regularity results; 3. Preliminary elliptic regularity results; 4. Nash theory; 5. Localization; 6. On a manifold; 7. Subelliptic estimates and Hörmander's theorem.
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Cambridge University Press Introduction to Finite Element Vibration Analysis
Book SynopsisAn introduction to the mathematical basis of finite element analysis as applied to vibrating systems. Finite element analysis is a technique that is very important in modeling the response of structures to dynamic loads and is widely used in aeronautical, civil, and mechanical engineering as well as naval architecture.Trade Review"The contents of this work are very well organized, and Petyt (Univ. of Southhamption, UK) gradually introduces important concepts, making it a very useful theoretical reference." X. Le, Wentworth Institute of Technology"The contents of this work are very well organized ... a very useful theoretical reference. ...Recommended." CHOICETable of Contents1. Formulation of the equations of motion; 2. Element energy functions; 3. Introduction to the finite element displacement method; 4. In-plane vibration of plates; 5. Vibration of solids; 6. Flexural vibration of plates; 7. Vibration of stiffened plates and folded plate structures; 8. Vibration of shells; 9. Vibration of laminated plates and shells; 10. Hierarchical finite element method; 11. Analysis of free vibration; 12. Forced response; 13. Forced response II; 14. Computer analysis technique.
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Cambridge University Press The Geometry of Celestial Mechanics 83 London Mathematical Society Student Texts Series Number 83
Book SynopsisCelestial mechanics is the branch of mathematical astronomy devoted to studying the motions of celestial bodies subject to the Newtonian law of gravitation. This mathematical introductory textbook reveals that even the most basic question in celestial mechanics, the Kepler problem, leads to a cornucopia of geometric concepts: conformal and projective transformations, spherical and hyperbolic geometry, notions of curvature, and the topology of geodesic flows. For advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students, this book explores the geometric concepts underlying celestial mechanics and is an ideal companion for introductory courses. The focus on the history of geometric ideas makes it perfect supplementary reading for students in elementary geometry and topology. Numerous exercises, historical notes and an extensive bibliography provide all the contextual information required to gain a solid grounding in celestial mechanics.Trade Review'The Geometry of Celestial Mechanics offers a fresh look at one of the most celebrated topics of mathematics … I would gladly recommend this book …' Anil Venkatesh, Mathematical Association of America Reviews'Because much of the geometric theory, the many historical notes, and the exercises in the book are not found in other contemporary books on celestial mechanics, the book makes a great addition to the library of anyone with an interest in celestial mechanics.' Lennard Bakker, Zentralblatt MATH'The book fulfills the authors quest, as stated in the preface, 'for students to experience differential geometry and topology 'in action' (in the historical context of celestial mechanics) rather than as abstractions in traditional courses on the two subjects.' Lennard F. Bakker, Mathematical ReviewsTable of ContentsPreface; 1. The central force problem; 2. Conic sections; 3. The Kepler problem; 4. The dynamics of the Kepler problem; 5. The two-body problem; 6. The n-body problem; 7. The three-body problem; 8. The differential geometry of the Kepler problem; 9. Hamiltonian mechanics; 10. The topology of the Kepler problem; Bibliography; Index.
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Cambridge University Press An Elementary Treatise on the Dynamics of a
Book SynopsisOriginally published in 1926, this informative and detailed textbook is primarily aimed at university students studying applied mathematics for a science or engineering degree and contains a large number of useful examples to work though. Basic knowledge of elementary dynamics is assumed throughout, as is a working knowledge of differential and integral calculus.Table of ContentsPreface; 1. Fundamental definitions and principles; 2. Motion in a straight line; 3. Uniplanar motion where the accelerations parallel to fixed axes are given; 4. Uniplanar motion referred to Polar coordinates; 5. Uniplanar motion where the acceleration is towards a fixed centre and varies as the inverse square of the distance; 6. Tangenital and normal accelerations; 7. Motion in a resisting medium; 8. Oscillatory motion; 9. Motion in three dimensions. Acceleration in terms of Polar coordinates; 10. The hodograph; 11. Moments and products of inertia; 12. D'Alembert's principle; 13. Motion about a fixed axis; 14. Motion in two dimensions. Finite forces; 15. Motion in two dimensions. Impulsive forces; 16. Instantaneous centre; 17. Conservation of linear and angular momentum; 18. Lagrange's equations in generalised coordinates; 19. Small oscillations; 20. Motion of a top; Miscellaneous examples I; Miscellaneous examples II; Appendix on differential equations.
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Cengage Learning A First Course in Differential Equations with
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Differential Equations An Introduction to Modern
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Differential Equation Analysis in Biomedical
Book SynopsisFeatures a solid foundation of mathematical and computational tools to formulate and solve real-world ODE problems across various fields With a step-by-step approach to solving ordinary differential equations (ODEs), Differential Equation Analysis in Biomedical Science and Engineering: Ordinary Differential Equation Applications with R successfully applies computational techniques for solving real-world ODE problems that are found in a variety of fields, including chemistry, physics, biology, and physiology. The book provides readers with the necessary knowledge to reproduce and extend the computed numerical solutions and is a valuable resource for dealing with a broad class of linear and nonlinear ordinary differential equations. The author's primary focus is on models expressed as systems of ODEs, which generally result by neglecting spatial effects so that the ODE dependent variables are uniform in space. Therefore, time is the independent variable in Table of ContentsPreface ix 1. Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equation Analysis: Bioreactor Dynamics 1 2. Diabetes Glucose Tolerance Test 79 3. Apoptosis 145 4. Dynamic Neuron Model 191 5. Stem Cell Differentiation 217 6. Acetylcholine Neurocycle 241 7. Tuberculosis with Differential Infectivity 321 8. Corneal Curvature 337 Appendix A1: Stiff ODE Integration 375 Index 417
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Differential Equations An Introduction to Modern
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Cengage Learning, Inc Differential Equations with BoundaryValue
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. INTRODUCTION TO DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS. Definitions and Terminology. Initial-Value Problems. Differential Equations as Mathematical Models. Chapter 1 in Review. 2. FIRST-ORDER DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS. Solution Curves Without a Solution. Separable Variables. Linear Equations. Exact Equations and Integrating Factors. Solutions by Substitutions. A Numerical Method. Chapter 2 in Review. 3. MODELING WITH FIRST-ORDER DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS. Linear Models. Nonlinear Models. Modeling with Systems of First-Order Differential Equations. Chapter 3 in Review. 4. HIGHER-ORDER DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS. Preliminary Theory-Linear Equations. Reduction of Order. Homogeneous Linear Equations with Constant Coefficients. Undetermined Coefficients-Superposition Approach. Undetermined Coefficients-Annihilator Approach. Variation of Parameters. Cauchy-Euler Equation. Solving Systems of Linear Differential Equations by Elimination. Nonlinear Differential Equations. Chapter 4 in Review. 5. MODELING WITH HIGHER-ORDER DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS. Linear Models: Initial-Value Problems. Linear Models: Boundary-Value Problems. Nonlinear Models. Chapter 5 in Review. 6. SERIES SOLUTIONS OF LINEAR EQUATIONS. Review of Power Series Solutions About Ordinary Points. Solutions About Singular Points. Special Functions. Chapter 6 in Review. 7. LAPLACE TRANSFORM. Definition of the Laplace Transform. Inverse Transform and Transforms of Derivatives. Operational Properties I. Operational Properties II. Dirac Delta Function. Systems of Linear Differential Equations. Chapter 7 in Review. 8. SYSTEMS OF LINEAR FIRST-ORDER DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS. Preliminary Theory. Homogeneous Linear Systems. Nonhomogeneous Linear Systems. Matrix Exponential. Chapter 8 in Review. 9. NUMERICAL SOLUTIONS OF ORDINARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS. Euler Methods. Runge-Kutta Methods. Multistep Methods. Higher-Order Equations and Systems. Second-Order Boundary-Value Problems. Chapter 9 in Review. 10. PLANE AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS. Autonomous Systems. Stability of Linear Systems. Linearization and Local Stability. Autonomous Systems as Mathematical Models. Chapter 10 in Review. 11. ORTHOGONAL FUNCTIONS AND FOURIER SERIES. Orthogonal Functions. Fourier Series and Orthogonal Functions. Fourier Cosine and Sine Series. Sturm-Liouville Problem. Bessel and Legendre Series. Chapter 11 in Review. 12. BOUNDARY-VALUE PROBLEMS IN RECTANGULAR COORDINATES. Separable Partial Differential Equations. Classical PDE"s and Boundary-Value Problems. Heat Equation. Wave Equation. Laplace"s Equation. Nonhomogeneous Boundary-Value Problems. Orthogonal Series Expansions. Higher-Dimensional Problems. Chapter 12 in Review. 13. BOUNDARY-VALUE PROBLEMS IN OTHER COORDINATE SYSTEMS. Polar Coordinates. Polar and Cylindrical Coordinates. Spherical Coordinates. Chapter 13 in Review. 14. INTEGRAL TRANSFORM METHOD. Error Function. Laplace Transform. Fourier Integral. Fourier Transforms. Chapter 14 in Review. 15. NUMERICAL SOLUTIONS OF PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS. Laplace"s Equation. Heat Equation. Wave Equation. Chapter 15 in Review. Appendix I: Gamma Function. Appendix II: Matrices. Appendix III: Laplace Transforms. Answers for Selected Odd-Numbered Problems.
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Cengage Learning, Inc Student Solutions Manual for Zills Differential
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ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc Nonlinear Physical Systems: Spectral Analysis,
Book SynopsisBringing together 18 chapters written by leading experts in dynamical systems, operator theory, partial differential equations, and solid and fluid mechanics, this book presents state-of-the-art approaches to a wide spectrum of new and challenging stability problems. Nonlinear Physical Systems: Spectral Analysis, Stability and Bifurcations focuses on problems of spectral analysis, stability and bifurcations arising in the nonlinear partial differential equations of modern physics. Bifurcations and stability of solitary waves, geometrical optics stability analysis in hydro- and magnetohydrodynamics, and dissipation-induced instabilities are treated with the use of the theory of Krein and Pontryagin space, index theory, the theory of multi-parameter eigenvalue problems and modern asymptotic and perturbative approaches. Each chapter contains mechanical and physical examples, and the combination of advanced material and more tutorial elements makes this book attractive for both experts and non-specialists keen to expand their knowledge on modern methods and trends in stability theory. Contents 1. Surprising Instabilities of Simple Elastic Structures, Davide Bigoni, Diego Misseroni, Giovanni Noselli and Daniele Zaccaria. 2. WKB Solutions Near an Unstable Equilibrium and Applications, Jean-François Bony, Setsuro Fujiié, Thierry Ramond and Maher Zerzeri, partially supported by French ANR project NOSEVOL. 3. The Sign Exchange Bifurcation in a Family of Linear Hamiltonian Systems, Richard Cushman, Johnathan Robbins and Dimitrii Sadovskii. 4. Dissipation Effect on Local and Global Fluid-Elastic Instabilities, Olivier Doaré. 5. Tunneling, Librations and Normal Forms in a Quantum Double Well with a Magnetic Field, Sergey Yu. Dobrokhotov and Anatoly Yu. Anikin. 6. Stability of Dipole Gap Solitons in Two-Dimensional Lattice Potentials, Nir Dror and Boris A. Malomed. 7. Representation of Wave Energy of a Rotating Flow in Terms of the Dispersion Relation, Yasuhide Fukumoto, Makoto Hirota and Youichi Mie. 8. Determining the Stability Domain of Perturbed Four-Dimensional Systems in 1:1 Resonance, Igor Hoveijn and Oleg N. Kirillov. 9. Index Theorems for Polynomial Pencils, Richard Kollár and Radomír Bosák. 10. Investigating Stability and Finding New Solutions in Conservative Fluid Flows Through Bifurcation Approaches, Paolo Luzzatto-Fegiz and Charles H.K. Williamson. 11. Evolution Equations for Finite Amplitude Waves in Parallel Shear Flows, Sherwin A. Maslowe. 12. Continuum Hamiltonian Hopf Bifurcation I, Philip J. Morrison and George I. Hagstrom. 13. Continuum Hamiltonian Hopf Bifurcation II, George I. Hagstrom and Philip J. Morrison. 14. Energy Stability Analysis for a Hybrid Fluid-Kinetic Plasma Model, Philip J. Morrison, Emanuele Tassi and Cesare Tronci. 15. Accurate Estimates for the Exponential Decay of Semigroups with Non-Self-Adjoint Generators, Francis Nier. 16. Stability Optimization for Polynomials and Matrices, Michael L. Overton. 17. Spectral Stability of Nonlinear Waves in KdV-Type Evolution Equations, Dmitry E. Pelinovsky. 18. Unfreezing Casimir Invariants: Singular Perturbations Giving Rise to Forbidden Instabilities, Zensho Yoshida and Philip J. Morrison. About the Authors Oleg N. Kirillov has been a Research Fellow at the Magneto-Hydrodynamics Division of the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf in Germany since 2011. His research interests include non-conservative stability problems of structural mechanics and physics, perturbation theory of non-self-adjoint boundary eigenvalue problems, magnetohydrodynamics, friction-induced oscillations, dissipation-induced instabilities and non-Hermitian problems of optics and microwave physics. Since 2013 he has served as an Associate Editor for the journal Frontiers in Mathematical Physics. Dmitry E. Pelinovsky has been Professor at McMaster University in Canada since 2000. His research profile includes work with nonlinear partial differential equations, discrete dynamical systems, spectral theory, integrable systems, and numerical analysis. He served as the guest editor of the special issue of the journals Chaos in 2005 and Applicable Analysis in 2010. He is an Associate Editor of the journal Communications in Nonlinear Science and Numerical Simulations. This book is devoted to the problems of spectral analysis, stability and bifurcations arising from the nonlinear partial differential equations of modern physics. Leading experts in dynamical systems, operator theory, partial differential equations, and solid and fluid mechanics present state-of-the-art approaches to a wide spectrum of new challenging stability problems. Bifurcations and stability of solitary waves, geometrical optics stability analysis in hydro- and magnetohydrodynamics and dissipation-induced instabilities will be treated with the use of the theory of Krein and Pontryagin space, index theory, the theory of multi-parameter eigenvalue problems and modern asymptotic and perturbative approaches. All chapters contain mechanical and physical examples and combine both tutorial and advanced sections, making them attractive both to experts in the field and non-specialists interested in knowing more about modern methods and trends in stability theory.Table of ContentsPreface xiii Chapter 1. Surprising Instabilities of Simple Elastic Structures 1 Davide BIGONI, Diego MISSERONI, Giovanni NOSELLI and Daniele ZACCARIA Chapter 2. WKB Solutions Near an Unstable Equilibrium and Applications 15 Jean-François BONY, Setsuro FUJIIÉ, Thierry RAMOND and Maher ZERZERI Chapter 3. The Sign Exchange Bifurcation in a Family of Linear Hamiltonian Systems 41 Richard CUSHMAN, Johnathan M. ROBBINS and Dimitrii SADOVSKII Chapter 4. Dissipation Effect on Local and Global Fluid-Elastic Instabilities 67 Olivier DOARÉ Chapter 5. Tunneling, Librations and Normal Forms in a Quantum Double Well with a Magnetic Field 85 Sergey Y. DOBROKHOTOV and Anatoly Y. ANIKIN Chapter 6. Stability of Dipole Gap Solitons in Two-Dimensional Lattice Potentials 111 Nir DROR and Boris A. MALOMED Chapter 7. Representation of Wave Energy of a Rotating Flow in Terms of the Dispersion Relation 139 Yasuhide FUKUMOTO, Makoto HIROTA and Youichi MIE Chapter 8. Determining the Stability Domain of Perturbed Four-Dimensional Systems in 1:1 Resonance 155 Igor HOVEIJN and Oleg N. KIRILLOV Chapter 9. Index Theorems for Polynomial Pencils 177 Richard KOLLÁR and Radomír BOSÁK Chapter 10. Investigating Stability and Finding New Solutions in Conservative Fluid Flows Through Bifurcation Approaches 203 Paolo LUZZATTO-FEGIZ and Charles H.K. WILLIAMSON Chapter 11. Evolution Equations for Finite Amplitude Waves in Parallel Shear Flows 223 Sherwin A. MASLOWE Chapter 12. Continuum Hamiltonian Hopf Bifurcation I 247 Philip J. MORRISON and George I. HAGSTROM Chapter 13. Continuum Hamiltonian Hopf Bifurcation II 283 George I. HAGSTROM and Philip J. MORRISON Chapter 14. Energy Stability Analysis for a Hybrid Fluid-Kinetic Plasma Model 311 Philip J. MORRISON, Emanuele TASSI and Cesare TRONCI Chapter 15. Accurate Estimates for the Exponential Decay of Semigroups with Non-Self-Adjoint Generators 331 Francis NIER Chapter 16. Stability Optimization for Polynomials and Matrices 351 Michael L. OVERTON Chapter 17. Spectral Stability of Nonlinear Waves in KdV-Type Evolution Equations 377 Dmitry E. PELINOVSKY Chapter 18. Unfreezing Casimir Invariants: Singular Perturbations Giving Rise to Forbidden Instabilities 401 List of Authors 421 Index 425
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