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OverviewDrawing on a wide range of mathematical disciplines, including geometry, analysis, applied mathematics and algebra, this book presents an innovative synthesis of methods used to study problems of equivalence and symmetry which arise in a variety of mathematical fields and physical applications. Systematic and constructive methods for solving equivalence problems and calculating symmetries are developed and applied to a wide variety of mathematical systems, including differential equations, variational problems, manifolds, Riemannian metrics, polynomials and differential operators. Particular emphasis is given to the construction and classification of invariants, and to the reductions of complicated objects to simple canonical forms. This book will be a valuable resource for students and researchers in geometry, analysis, algebra, mathematical physics and other related fields. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Peter J. Olver (University of Minnesota)Publisher: Cambridge University Press Imprint: Cambridge University Press (Virtual Publishing) ISBN: 9780511609565ISBN 10: 0511609566 Publication Date: 05 August 2012 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Undefined Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of Contents1. Geometric foundations; 2. Lie groups; 3. Representation theory; 4. Jets and contact transformations; 5. Differential invariants; 6. Symmetries of differential equations; 7. Symmetries of variational problems; 8. Equivalence of coframes; 9. Formulation of equivalence problems; 10. Cartan's equivalence method; 11. Involution; 12. Prolongation of equivalence problems; 13. Differential systems; 14. Frobenius' theorem; 15. The Cartan–Kahler existence theorem.Reviews'... contains so much useful information ... I am sure that the book will fulfil its author's intention and serve as a catalyst for the further development of this fascinating and fertile mathematical field.' J. A. G. Vickers, Bulletin of the London Mathematical Society '... there is no room for doubt about the author's authority in the subject. As a definitive work at its price every mathematics research library should have a copy.' J. F. Toland, Proceedings of the Edinburgh Mathematical Society 'The book should be warmly recommended to graduate students of mathematics and mathematical physics.' European Mathematical Society Newsletter Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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