Lie algebras, geometry and Toda-type systems

This book introduces the use of Lie algebra and differential geometry methods to study nonlinear integrable systems of Toda type. Many challenging problems in theoretical physics are related to the solution of nonlinear systems of partial differential equations. One of the most fruitful approaches i...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Razumov, Alexander V. 1952- autor (autor), Savelʹev, M. V. (Mikhail Vladimirovich), autor
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Cambridge : Cambridge University Press 1997.
Colección:CUP ebooks.
Cambridge lecture notes in physics ; 8.
Acceso en línea:Conectar con la versión electrónica
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Sumario:This book introduces the use of Lie algebra and differential geometry methods to study nonlinear integrable systems of Toda type. Many challenging problems in theoretical physics are related to the solution of nonlinear systems of partial differential equations. One of the most fruitful approaches in recent years has resulted from a merging of group algebraic and geometric techniques. The book gives a comprehensive introduction to this exciting branch of science. Chapters 1 and 2 review basic notions of Lie algebras and differential geometry with an emphasis on further applications to integrable nonlinear systems. Chapter 3 contains a derivation of Toda type systems and their general solutions based on Lie algebra and differential geometry methods. The last chapter examines explicit solutions of the corresponding equations. The book is written in an accessible 'lecture note' style with many examples and exercises to illustrate key points and to reinforce understanding.
Descripción Física:1 recurso electrónico (xix, 247 páginas)
Formato:Forma de acceso: World Wide Web.
ISBN:9780511599927