Applications of Lie Groups to Differential Equations
2nd Edition
Published on 21. January 2000
Book
Paperback/Softback
XXVIII, 513 pages
978-0-387-95000-6 (ISBN)
Description
Symmetry methods have long been recognized to be of great importance for the study of the differential equations. This book provides a solid introduction to those applications of Lie groups to differential equations which have proved to be useful in practice. The computational methods are presented so that graduate students and researchers can readily learn to use them. Following an exposition of the applications, the book develops the underlying theory. Many of the topics are presented in a novel way, with an emphasis on explicit examples and computations. Further examples, as well as new theoretical developments, appear in the exercises at the end of each chapter.
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Series
Edition
Second Edition 1993
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Graduate
Illustrations
XXVIII, 513 p.
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 155 mm
Thickness: 30 mm
Weight
820 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-387-95000-6 (9780387950006)
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Peter J. Olver
Applications of Lie Groups to Differential Equations
Book
03/1998
2nd Edition
Springer
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Peter Olver is Professor of Mathematics at University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. His research centers around Lie groups, differential equations, and various areas of applied mathematics. His previous books include Introduction to Partial Differential Equations (Springer, UTM, 2014), and Applications of Lie Groups to Differential Equations (Springer, GTM 107, 1993).
Chehrzad Shakiban is Professor of Mathematics at University of St. Thomas, St. Paul. Her interests include calculus of variations, computer vision, and innovative learning experiences that illustrate connections between mathematics and the arts.
Content
1 Introduction to Lie Groups.- 1.1. Manifolds.- 1.2. Lie Groups.- 1.3. Vector Fields.- 1.4. Lie Algebras.- 1.5. Differential Forms.- Notes.- Exercises.- 2 Symmetry Groups of Differential Equations.- 2.1. Symmetries of Algebraic Equations.- 2.2. Groups and Differential Equations.- 2.3. Prolongation.- 2.4. Calculation of Symmetry Groups.- 2.5. Integration of Ordinary Differential Equations.- 2.6. Nondegeneracy Conditions for Differential Equations.- Notes.- Exercises.- 3 Group-Invariant Solutions.- 3.1. Construction of Group-Invariant Solutions.- 3.2. Examples of Group-Invariant Solutions.- 3.3. Classification of Group-Invariant Solutions.- 3.4. Quotient Manifolds.- 3.5. Group-Invariant Prolongations and Reduction.- Notes.- Exercises.- 4 Symmetry Groups and Conservation Laws.- 4.1. The Calculus of Variations.- 4.2. Variational Symmetries.- 4.3. Conservation Laws.- 4.4. Noether's Theorem.- Notes.- Exercises.- 5 Generalized Symmetries.- 5.1. Generalized Symmetries of Differential Equations.- 5.2. Récursion Operators, Master Symmetries and Formal Symmetries.- 5.3. Generalized Symmetries and Conservation Laws.- 5.4. The Variational Complex.- Notes.- Exercises.- 6 Finite-Dimensional Hamiltonian Systems.- 6.1. Poisson Brackets.- 6.2. Symplectic Structures and Foliations.- 6.3. Symmetries, First Integrals and Reduction of Order.- Notes.- Exercises.- 7 Hamiltonian Methods for Evolution Equations.- 7.1. Poisson Brackets.- 7.2. Symmetries and Conservation Laws.- 7.3. Bi-Hamiltonian Systems.- Notes.- Exercises.- References.- Symbol Index.- Author Index.