Overview

This book introduces a new, state-of-the-art method for the study of the asymptotic behavior of solutions to evolution partial differential equations; much of the text is dedicated to the application of this method to a wide class of nonlinear diffusion equations. The underlying theory hinges on a new stability result, formulated in the abstract setting of infinite-dimensional dynamical systems, which states that under certain hypotheses, the omega-limit set of a perturbed dynamical system is stable under arbitrary asymptotically small perturbations.The Stability Theorem is examined in detail in the first chapter, followed by a review of basic results and methods---many original to the authors---for the solution of nonlinear diffusion equations. Further chapters provide a self-contained analysis of specific equations, with carefully-constructed theorems, proofs, and references. In addition to the derivation of interesting limiting behaviors, the book features a variety of estimation techniques for solutions of semi- and quasilinear parabolic equations.Written by established mathematicians at the forefront of the field, this work is a blend of delicate analysis and broad application, appropriate for graduate students and researchers in physics and mathematics who have basic knowledge of PDEs, ordinary differential equations, functional analysis, and some prior acquaintance with evolution equations. It is ideal for a course or seminar in evolution equations and asymptotics, and the book's comprehensive index and bibliography will make it useful as a reference volume as well.

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Author:   Victor A. Galaktionov ,  Juan Luis Vázquez
Publisher:   Birkhauser Boston Inc
Imprint:   Birkhauser Boston Inc
Edition:   2004 ed.
Volume:   56
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.764kg
ISBN:  

9780817641467

ISBN 10:   0817641467
Pages:   377
Publication Date:   12 December 2003
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Introduction: A Stability Approach and Nonlinear Models.- Stability Theorem: A Dynamical Systems Approach.- Nonlinear Heat Equations: Basic Models and Mathematical Techniques.- Equation of Superslow Diffusion.- Quasilinear Heat Equations with Absorption. The Critical Exponent.- Porous Medium Equation with Critical Strong Absorption.- The Fast Diffusion Equation with Critical Exponent.- The Porous Medium Equation in an Exterior Domain.- Blow-up Free-Boundary Patterns for the Navier-Stokes Equations.- The Equation ut = uxx + uln2u: Regional Blow-up.- Blow-up in Quasilinear Heat Equations Described by Hamilton-Jacobi Equations.- A Fully Nonlinear Equation from Detonation Theory.- Further Applications to Second- and Higher-Order Equations.- References.- Index.

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The authors are famous experts in the field of PDEs and blow-up techniques. In this book they present a stability theorem, the so-called S-theorem, and show, with several examples, how it may be applied to a wide range of stability problems for evolution equations. The book [is] aimed primarily aimed at advanced graduate students. --Mathematical Reviews The book is very interesting and useful for researchers and students in mathematical physics...with basic knowledge in partial differential equations and functional analysis. A comprehensive index and bibliography are given ---Revue Roumaine de Mathematiques Pures et Appliquees

The authors are famous experts in the field of PDEs and blow-up techniques. In this book they present a stability theorem, the so-called S-theorem, and show, with several examples, how it may be applied to a wide range of stability problems for evolution equations. The book [is] aimed primarily aimed at advanced graduate students. <p>a Mathematical Reviews <p> The book is very interesting and useful for researchers and students in mathematical physics...with basic knowledge in partial differential equations and functional analysis. A comprehensive index and bibliography are given ---Revue Roumaine de MathA(c)matiques Pures et AppliquA(c)es

The authors are famous experts in the field of PDEs and blow-up techniques. In this book they present a stability theorem, the so-called S-theorem, and show, with several examples, how it may be applied to a wide range of stability problems for evolution equations. The book [is] aimed primarily aimed at advanced graduate students. --Mathematical Reviews The book is very interesting and useful for researchers and students in mathematical physics...with basic knowledge in partial differential equations and functional analysis. A comprehensive index and bibliography are given ---Revue Roumaine de Mathematiques Pures et Appliquees

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