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Methods and applications of singular perturbations : boundary layers and multiple timescale dynamics

Title
Methods and applications of singular perturbations : boundary layers and multiple timescale dynamics / Ferdinand Verhulst.
Author
Verhulst, F. (Ferdinand), 1939-
Publication
New York : Springer, [2005], ©2005.

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Description
xv, 324 pages : illustrations; 25 cm.
Summary
"Perturbation theory is the main focus of this workbook. In a systematic introductory manner this book delineates boundary layer theory for ordinary and partial differential equations, multi-timescale phenomena for nonlinear oscillations, diffusion and nonlinear wave equations. The book provides analysis of simple examples in the context of the general theory, as well as a final discussion of the more advanced problems. Precise estimates and excursions into the theoretical background make this workbook valuable to both the applied sciences and mathematics fields. As a bonus in its last chapter the book includes a collection of rare and useful pieces of literature, among them a summary of the Perturbation Theory of Matrices." "Detailed illustrations, examples and exercises as well as a clear explanation of the underlying theory makes this workbook ideal for senior undergraduate and beginning graduate students in applied mathematics as well as science and engineering fields."--BOOK JACKET.
Series Statement
Texts in applied mathematics ; 50
Uniform Title
Texts in applied mathematics ; 50.
Subjects
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. [309]-320) and index.
Contents
1. Introduction -- 2. Basic material -- 3. Approximation of integrals -- 4. Boundary layer behaviour -- 5. Two-point boundary value problems -- 6. Nonlinear boundary value problems -- 7. Elliptic boundary value problems -- 8. Boundary layers in time -- 9. Evolution equations with boundary layers -- 10. The continuation method -- 11. Averaging and timescales -- 12. Advanced averaging -- 13. Averaging for evolution equations -- 14. Wave equations on unbounded domains -- 15. Appendices -- Answers to odd-numbered exercises.
ISBN
0387229663 (acid-free paper)
LCCN
  • 2005042479
  • 9780387229669
OCLC
  • ocm57475894
  • SCSB-5215560
Owning Institutions
Columbia University Libraries