As a partner to Volume 1: Dimensional Continuous Models, this book provides a self-contained introduction to solition equations. The systems studied in this volume include the Toda lattice hierarchy, the Kac-van Moerbeke hierarchy, and the Ablowitz-Ladik hierarchy. An extensive treatment of the class of algebro-geometric solutions in the stationary as well as time-dependent contexts is provided. The theory presented includes trace formulas, algebro-geometric initial value problems, Baker-Akhiezer functions, and theta function representations of all relevant quantities involved. The book uses basic techniques from the theory of difference equations and spectral analysis, some elements of algebraic geometry and especially, the theory of compact Riemann surfaces. The presentation is constructive and rigorous, with ample background material provided in various appendices.

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"The authors do a superb job at clarity and detail; very subtle features of existence, almost periodicity and reality conditions are also developed. Paraphrasing journalist John Gunther, "tell your audience what you are going to say, say it, then tell them what you said". I called the theory beautiful because it combines algebra and analysis, to provide satisfying, exact solutions to important nonlinear problems that arise in the real world. It does so by giving a geometric explanation of the persistence of symmetry, and allows the modeling of (multi-) solition solutions. This book, in my opinion, does the theory full justice."
Emma Previato, Mathematical Reviews

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• Date Published: September 2008
• format: Hardback
• isbn: 9780521753081
• length: 448 pages

• dimensions: 234 x 152 x 27 mm
• weight: 0.74kg
• availability: Available