Nonlinear dispersive equations : existence and stability of solitary and periodic travelling wave solutions /

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Author / Creator:Pava, Jaime Angulo, 1962-
Imprint:Providence, R.I. : American Mathematical Society, 2009.
Description:xi, 256 p. ; 26 cm.
Language:English
Series:Mathematical surveys and monographs ; v. 156
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Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/7888146
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ISBN:9780821848975 (alk. paper)
0821848976 (alk. paper)
Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Summary:This book provides a self-contained presentation of classical and new methods for studying wave phenomena that are related to the existence and stability of solitary and periodic travelling wave solutions for nonlinear dispersive evolution equations. Simplicity, concrete examples, and applications are emphasized throughout in order to make the material easily accessible. The list of classical nonlinear dispersive equations studied include Korteweg-de Vries, Benjamin-Ono, and Schrodinger equations. Many special Jacobian elliptic functions play a role in these examples. The author brings the reader to the forefront of knowledge about some aspects of the theory and motivates future developments in this fascinating and rapidly growing field. The book can be used as an instructive study guide as well as a reference by students and mature scientists interested in nonlinear wave phenomena.
Physical Description:xi, 256 p. ; 26 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780821848975
0821848976