Description
Book SynopsisThis primer on averaging theorems provides a practical toolbox for applied mathematicians, physicists, and engineers seeking to apply the well-known mathematical theory to real-world problems. With a focus on practical applications, the book introduces new approaches to dissipative and Hamiltonian resonances and approximations on timescales longer than 1/ε.
Accessible and clearly written, the book includes numerous examples ranging from elementary to complex, making it an excellent basic reference for anyone interested in the subject. The prerequisites have been kept to a minimum, requiring only a working knowledge of calculus and ordinary and partial differential equations (ODEs and PDEs).
In addition to serving as a valuable reference for practitioners, the book could also be used as a reading guide for a mathematics seminar on averaging methods. Whether you're an engineer, scientist, or mathematician, this book offers a wealth of practical tools and theoretical insights to help you tackle a range of mathematical problems.
Table of Contents- 1. Introduction. - 2. First Order Periodic Averaging. - 3. Periodic Solutions. - 4. Second Order Periodic Averaging. - 5. First Order General Averaging. - 6. Approximations on Timescales Longer than 1/ε. - 7. Averaging over Spatial Variables. - 8. Hamiltonian Resonances. - 9. Quasi-Periodic Solutions and Tori. - 10. Averaging for Partial Differential Equations.
