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This volume uses a unified approach to representation theory and This book highlights important developments on artinian modules
automorphic forms. The invited papers, written by leading mathema- over group rings of generalized nilpotent groups. Along with tradi-
ticians in related fields, track recent progress in the ever expanding tional topics such as direct decompositions of artinian modules,
fields of representation theory and automorphic forms, and their as- criteria of complementability for some important modules, and cri-
sociation with number theory and differential geometry. teria of semisimplicity of artinian modules, it also focuses on recent
Contributors: T. Ikeda, T. Kobayashi, S. Miller, D. Ramakrishnan, advanced results.
W. Schmid, F. Shahidi, K. Yoshikawa The theory of modules over groups has its own specific character
2007 / APPROX. 310 PP., 10 ILLUS. / HARDCOVER / $89.95 (TENT.) that plays an imperative role here and, for example, allows for a
ISBN_13 978-0-8176-4505-2 significant generalization of the classical Maschke Theorem on
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some classes of infinite groups. Conversely, it leads to establishing
direct decompositions of artinian modules related to important
natural formations, which, in turn, find very efficient applications in
infinite groups.
Schubert Varieties As self-contained as possible, this book will be useful for students as
V. Lakshmibai, Northeastern University, Boston, MA; well as for experts in group theory, ring theory, and module theory.
Peter Littelmann, Bergische Universität, Wuppertal, Germany; 2007 / APPROX. 264 PP. / SOFTCOVER / $49.95 (TENT.)
C.S. Seshadri, Chennai Mathematical Institute, Chennai, India ISBN_13 978-3-7643-7764-9
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Over the past two decades, and more intensely in recent years, the FRONTIERS IN MATHEMATICS
algebro-geometric study of Schubert Varieties has had considerable
impact on the theory of algebraic groups. One of the most interest-
ing developments in the theory has been the construction of natural
bases of representations of the full linear group, the orthogonal The Geometry of the
group, and the symplectic group. This construction gives character
formulas of these representations which are quite different in spirit
Word Problem for Finitely
from the famous character formulas of H. Weyl. In fact, they connect Generated Groups
to monomial theory and the work of Hodge which was done more Noel Brady, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK;
than fifty years ago, and to the very recent developments in path Hamish Short, Université de Provence, Marseille, France;
models, Frobenius splittings, and quantum groups. Tim Riley, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
Written by three of the world’s leading mathematicians in algebraic The origins of the word problem in group theory are decidability
geometry, group theory, and combinatorics, this excellent self- con- and complexity, but through the vision of M. Gromov and the lan-
tained exposition on Schubert Varieties unfolds systematically, from guage of filling functions, the topic now impacts the world of large-
relevant introductory material on commutative algebra and algebra- scale geometry, including topics such as soap films, isoperimetry,
ic geometry. First-rate text for a graduate course or for self-study. coarse invariants and curvature.
2007 / APPROX 400 PP. / HARDCOVER / $79.95 (TENT.)
ISBN_13 978-0-8176-4153-5 The first part of this book introduces van Kampen diagrams in Cay-
ISBN_10 0-8176-4153-X ley graphs of finitely generated, infinite groups; it discusses the van
PROGRESS IN MATHEMATICS, Vol. 257 Kampen lemma, the isoperimetric functions or Dehn functions, the
theory of small cancellation groups and gives an introduction to
hyperbolic groups. One of the main tools in geometric group theory
Rings, Modules, and the Total is the study of spaces, in particular geodesic spaces and manifolds.
The second part is thus dedicated to Dehn functions, negatively
Friedrich Kasch, Universität München, Germany and curved groups, in particular, CAT(0) groups, cubings and cubical
Adolf Mader, University of Hawaii, Honolulu complexes.
“The book is self-contained, well organized and nicely written, mak- In the last part, filling functions are presented from geometric, alge-
ing it a very effective introduction to the subject at hand: the to- braic and algorithmic points of view. How filling functions interact is
tal.”—MAA REVIEWS discussed, and applications to nilpotent groups, hyperbolic groups
2005 / 136 PP. / SOFTCOVERÂ/ $49.95 and asymptotic cones are given. Many examples and open prob-
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lems are included.
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Second Edition
George Grätzer, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada
“Another excellent effort towards building combinatorial skills especially This introduction to discrete mathematics is aimed primarily at under-
for students engaged in mathematical competitions is presented in this graduates in mathematics and computer science at the freshmen and
book through 102 selected combinatorial problems.” — ZENTRALBLATT MATH sophomore levels. The text has a distinctly applied orientation and be-
gins with a survey of number systems and elementary set theory. Ad-
“Each solution is given in full, and often with alternative versions as well. ditional chapters treat: data structures, counting, probability, relations
Some solutions introduce standard combinatorial tools like inclusion-exclu- and functions, graph theory, matrices, number theory and cryptography.
sion, generating functions, and graphs. Others stray into probability, num- Good examples occur throughout and there are problem sets with se-
ber theory, complex numbers, inequalities and functional equations. The lected solutions at the end of each section.
book will be useful for teachers looking for challenging problems for able 2002 / 384 PP., 43 ILLUS ./ SOFTCOVER / $39.95
students and for those preparing for Olympiads.”—THE MATHEMATICAL GAZETTE ISBN_13 978-0-8176-4269-3
2002 / 128 PP., 40 ILLUS. / SOFTCOVER / $29.95 ISBN_10 0-8176-4269-2
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Coxeter Matroids
Alexandre V. Borovik, UMIST,
Manchester, UK; Proofs and
Israel M. Gelfand, Rutgers University,
Piscataway, NJ; and Fundamentals
Neil White, University of Florida,
A First Course in Abstract
Gainesville, FL
Mathematics
“This largely self-contained text pro- Ethan D. Bloch, Bard College, Annan-
vides an intuitive and interdisciplin- dale-on-Hudson, NY
ary treatment of Coxeter matroids, a
new and beautiful generalization of “Proofs and Fundamentals has many
matroids which is based on a finite strengths. One notable strength is its
Coxeter group.”—ZENTRALBLATT MATH excellent organization. The book begins
with a three-part preface which makes
“This accessible and well-written book, intended to be ‘a cross its aims very clear. There are large ex-
between a postgraduate text and a research monograph,’ is well ercise sets throughout the book . . . Exercises are well integrated
worth reading and makes a good case for doing matroids with with the text and vary appropriately from easy to hard … Topics
mirrors.”—SIAM REVIEW in Part III are quite varied, mostly independent from each other,
“This accessible and well-written book, designed to be ‘a cross be- and truly dependent on Parts I and II. … there are useful hints to
tween a postgraduate text and a research monograph’, should win selected exercises.
many converts.”—MATHEMATICAL REVIEWS “Perhaps the book’s greatest strength is the author’s zeal and skill
Key topics and features: for helping students write mathematics better. Careful guidance
is given throughout. Basic issues like not abusing equal signs are
• Systematic, clearly written exposition with ample references to
treated explicitly. Attention is given to even relatively small issues,
current research
like not placing a mathematical symbol directly after a punctuation
• Matroids are examined in terms of symmetric and finite mark. Throughout the book, theorems are often followed first by in-
relection groups formative ‘scratch work’ and only then by proofs. Thus students can
• The Gelfand-Serganove theorem is presented, allowing for a see many examples of what they should think, what they should
geometric interpretation of matroids and Coxeter matroids as write, and how these are usually not the same.”—MAA ONLINE
2000 / 448 PP., 39 ILLUS. / HARDCOVER / $49.95
convex polytopes with certain symmetry properties
ISBN_13 978-0-8176-4111-5
• Matroid representations in building and combinatorial flag ISBN_10 0-8176-4111-4
varieties are studied in the final chapter
• Many exercies throughout
2003 / 264 PP., 65 ILLUS ./ HARDCOVER / $79.95
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“One of [the book’s] strengths is the author’s voice. His prose is clear
and correct … The text is quite concise.”—MATHEMATICAL REVIEWS
“The volume is in a clear and interesting style and is highly recom-
104 Number Theory Problems
mended to undergraduate students of mathematics as well as phi- From the Training of the USA IMO Team
losophy.”—Acta Sci. Math. (on the first edition) Titu Andreescu, University of Texas, Dallas, TX;
An excellent undergraduate level text on set theory written in a lively, interest- Dorin Andrica, “Babes-Bolyai” University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania;
ing and good-humored style. This book corresponds to a view of the subject Zuming Feng, Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, NH
from someone who has thought deeply about this and many other aspects This challenging problem book by renowned US Olympiad coaches,
of mathematical logic. The second edition has been expanded to include so- mathematics teachers, and researchers develops a multitude of prob-
lutions to the problems,, increasing the book’s usefulness as teaching tool. lem-solving skills needed to excel in mathematical contests and in
2001 / 184 PP. / Softcover / $69.95 mathematical research in number theory. Applying specific techniques
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and strategies, readers will acquire a solid understanding of the funda-
mental concepts and ideas of number theory.
The presentation begins by familiarizing students with typical examples
that illustrate central themes, followed by numerous carefully selected
problems and extensive discussions of their solutions. Engaging stu-
dents in creative thinking and stimulating them to express their compre-
hension and mastery of the material beyond the classroom, 104 Num-
ber Theory Problems is a valuable resource for advanced high school
students, undergraduates, instructors, mathematics coaches preparing
to participate in mathematical contents, and those contemplating fu-
ture research in number theory and its related areas.
2007/204 PP./SOFTCOVER/$39.95
ISBN_13 978-0-8176-4527-4
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Topics in the One of the oldest, liveliest branches of mathematics, number theory is
noted for its theoretical depth and applications to other fields, including
Theory of Algebraic representation theory, physics, and cryptography. The forefront of num-
Function Fields ber theory is replete with sophisticated and famous open problems; at
its foundation, however, are basic, elementary ideas that can stimulate
Gabriel Daniel Villa Salvador,
and challenge beginning students.
CINVESTAV del IPN, Mexico City, Mexico
Starting with the essentials, this introductory text covers divisibility,
Fields of algebraic functions of one variable unique factorization, modular arithmetic and the Chinese Remainder
appear in several areas of mathematics: Theorem, Diophantine equations, binomial coefficients, Fermat and
complex analysis, algebraic geometry, and Mersenne primes and other special numbers, special sequences, and
number theory. This text adopts the latter problems of density. Included are sections on mathematical induction
perspective by applying an arithmetic-alge- and the pigeonhole principle, as well as a discussion of other number
braic viewpoint to the study of function fields as part of the algebraic systems.
theory of numbers.
By emphasizing examples and applications, and by introducing and
The examination explains both the similarities and fundamental dif- reinforcing every idea with an exercise, the authors motivate and en-
ferences between function fields and number fields, including many gage readers.
exercises and examples to enhance understanding and motivate fur-
ther study. The only prerequisites are a basic knowledge of field theory, Written by distinguished research mathematicians and renowned
complex analysis, and some commutative algebra. teachers, Number Theory: A Problem-Solving Approach will appeal to
senior high school and undergraduate students and instructors. It is a
The book can serve as a text for a graduate course in number theory or clear, accessible introduction to the subject and a source of fascinating
an advanced graduate topics course. Researchers interested in number problems and puzzles for readers at all levels.
theory, field theory, and their interactions will also find the work an 2008 / APPROX. 300 PP., 150 ILLUS. / HARDCOVER / $49.95 (TENT.)
excellent reference. ISBN_13 978-0-8176-3245-8
2006/ 652 PP., 20 ILLUS. / HARDCOVER/$89.95 ISBN_10 0-8176-3245-X
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MATHEMATICS: THEORY & APPLICATIONS
Algebraic Geometry
and Number Theory Introduction to Classical Geometries
Ana Irene Ramirez Galarza, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México;
In Honor of José Seade, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Vladimir Drinfeld’s
50th Birthday This book follows Klein’s proposal of studying geometry by looking at
the symmetries (or rigid motions) of the space in question. In this way
Victor Ginzburg, University of Chicago,
the classical geometries are studied: Euclidean, affine, elliptic, projective
IL (Ed.)
and hyperbolic. For simplicity the focus is on the two-dimensional case,
One of the most creative mathematicians which is already rich enough, though some aspects of the 3–dimen-
of our times, Vladimir Drinfeld received the sional geometries are included. The book appeals to, and develops, the
Fields Medal in 1990 for his groundbreaking geometric intuition of the reader. Some basic notions of algebra and
contributions to the Langlands program and analysis are also used to get better understandings of various concepts
to the theory of quantum groups. These ten original articles by promi- and results.
nent mathematicians, dedicated to Drinfeld on the occasion of his 50th 2006 / APPROX. 264 PP. / SOFTCOVER / $39.95
birthday, broadly reflect the range of Drinfeld’s own interests in algebra, ISBN_13 978-3-7643-7517-1
ISBN_10 3-7643-7517-5
algebraic geometry, and number theory.
Contributors: A. Eskin, V. V. Fock, E. Frenkel, D. Gaitsgory, V. Ginzburg,
A. B. Goncharov, E. Hrushovski, Y. Ihara, D. Kazhdan, M. Kisin, I. Krichever,
G. Laumon, Yu. I. Manin, A. Okounkov, V. Schechtman, M. A. Tsfasman
2006/ 644 PP., 19 ILLUS. / HARDCOVER / $129.00
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Differential Forms
2007/324 PP./HARDCOVER/$99.00
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David Bachman, Pitzer College,
PROGRESS IN MATHEMATICS, VOL. 252
Claremont, CA
• Comparisons with classical Barlet cycle spaces are given This volume contains research and survey articles by well-known and
• Good bibliography and index. respected mathematicians on differential geometry and topology that
have been collected and dedicated in honor of Lieven Vanhecke, as a
Researchers and graduate students in differential geometry, complex analy- tribute to his many fruitful and inspiring contributions to these fields.
sis, harmonic analysis, representation theory, transformation groups, algebraic
geometry, and areas of global geometric analysis will benefit from this work. Contributors: D. E. Blair, E. Boeckx. A. A. Borisenko, G. Calvaruso,
2006/ 339 PP. / HARDCOVER / $74.95
V. Cortés, P. de Bartolomeis, J. C. Díaz-Ramos, M. Djorić, C. Dunn,
ISBN_13 978-0-8176-4391-1 M. Fernández, A. Fujuki, E. Garcia-Río, P. B. Gilkey, O. Gil-Medrano,
ISBN_10 0-8176-4391-5 L. Hervella, O. Kowalski, V. Muñoz, A. M. Naveira, T. Oguro,
PROGRESS IN MATHEMATICS, VOL. 245 M. Pontecorvo, L. Schäfer, K. Sekigawa, C.-L. Terng, K. Tsukuda, Z. Vlášek,
E. Wang, J. A. Wang
2005 / 278 PP. / HARDCOVER / $99.00
Classical Geometries in
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Modern Contexts
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The study of CR manifolds lies at the intersection of three main Lines and Curves is a unique adventure
mathematical disciplines: partial differential equations, complex in geometry. Originally written in Rus-
analysis in several complex variables, and differential geometry. sian and used in the Gelfand Correspondence School, the book
While the PDE and complex analytic aspects have been intensely has since become a classic: unlike standard geometry textbooks
studied in the last fifty years, much effort has recently been made that primarily introduce axiomatic reasoning, this book maintains
to understand the differential geometric aspects in the theory of CR solid rigor but strikes a balance between artistry, storytelling, and
manifolds and tangential Cauchy-Riemann equations. surprising examples of geometric properties. This newly revised and
expanded edition includes more than 200 theoretical and practical
Motivated by clear exposition, many examples, explicitly worked- problems in which formal geometry provides simple and elegant
out geometric results, and stimulating unproved statements and insight, and the book points the reader toward important areas of
comments referring to the most recent aspects of the theory, this modern mathematics.
monograph is suitable for researchers and graduate students in dif-
ferential geometry, complex analysis, and PDEs. The text focuses on the geometrical properties of paths traced by
2005 / 530 PP. / HARDCOVER / $109.00
moving points, the sets of points satisfying given geometric con-
ISBN_13 978-0-8176-4388-1 straints, and questions of maxima and minima; it is, therefore, well
ISBN_10 0-8176-4388-5 positioned for companion use with software packages like Geometry
PROGRESS IN MATHEMATICS, VOL. 246 Sketchpad, and can serve as a guidebook for engineers. Its deeper,
interdisciplinary treatment of geometry also makes it ideal for those
interested in the subject purely for its beauty, and the development
of Lines and Curves from first principles makes it accessible to high
school students, teachers, and puzzle enthusiasts alike. A wide audi-
ence will profit from its careful treatment of geometry and its synthe-
sis of many branches of mathematics.
2004 / 200 PP., 350 ILLUS. / SOFTCOVER / $44.95
ISBN_13 978-0-8176-4161-0
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The well-recognized contributors to this text cover a broad range of This is a revised and expanded second edition of The Topology of Torus
topics: Induction and reduction for systems with symmetry, symplectic Actions on Symplectic Manifolds published in 1991. Symplectic mani-
geometry and topology, geometric quantization, the Weinstein Con- folds and torus actions are investigated, with numerous examples of
jecture, Poisson algebra and geometry, Dirac structures, deformations torus actions, for example, on some moduli spaces. Although the book
for Lie group actions, Kähler geometry of moduli spaces, theory and is still centered on convexity theorems, it contains many more results,
applications of Lagrangian and Hamiltonian mechanics and dynamics, proofs, and examples.
symplectic and Poisson groupoids, and quantum representations. 2005 / 332 PP. / HARDCOVER / $99.00
ISBN_13 978-3-7643-2176-5
Contributors: H. Bursztyn, M. Cahen, M. Crainic, J. J. Duistermaat,
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K. Ehlers, S. Evens, V. L. Ginzburg, A. B. Givental, S. Gutt, D. D. Holm, PROGRESS IN MATHEMATICS, VOL. 93
J. Huebschmann, L. Jeffrey, F. Kirwan, M. Kogan, J. Koiller,
Y. Kosmann-Schwarzbach, B. Kostant, C. Laurent-Gengoux, J-H. Lu,
J. E. Marsden, K. C. H. Mackenzie, Y. Maeda, C-M. Marle, T. E. Milanov,
N. Miyazaki, R. Montgomery, Y-G. Oh, J-P. Ortega, H. Omori, T. S. Ratiu, Tubes
P. M. Rios, L. Schwachhöfer, J. Stasheff, I. Vaisman, A. Yoshioka, P. Xu, S. Zelditch. Second Edition
2005 / 65 PP., 30 ILLUS. / HARDCOVER / $99.00 Alfred Gray, University of Maryland, College Park, MD
ISBN_13 978-0-8176-3565-7
ISBN_10 0-8176-3565-3 “The new book by Alfred Gray will do much to make Weyl’s tube for-
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mula more accessible to modern readers. The first five chapters give
a careful and thorough discussion of each step in the derivation and
its application to the Gauss–Bonnet formula. Gray’s pace is quite lei-
The Novikov Conjecture surely, and a gradualte student who has completed a basic differential
geometry course will have little difficulty following the presentation.
Geometry and Algebra
In the remaining chapters of the book, one can find an extension
Matthias Kreck, Universität Heidelberg, of Weyl’s tube formula to complex submanifolds of complex projec-
Germany and tive space, power series expansions for tube volumes, and the ‘half-
Wolfgang Lück, Universität Münster, Germany tube formula’ for hypersurfaces. A high point is the presentation of
“Overall, the book is very suitable both as estimates for the volumes of tubes in ambient Riemannian manifolds
an introduction and as a reference, and whose curvature is bounded above or below.”—BULLETIN OF THE AMS
finds exactly the right balance between (review of the first edition)
detail, comprehensiveness and length of This second edition, which consists of newly added historical notes and
the presentation. It is recommended to figures in Mathematica®, is a comprehensive examination of Weyl’s for-
everyone with a background in algebra- mula for the volume of a tube, its roots, and its implications. Graduate
ic topology who wants to learn about one or some of the aspects students with a basic knowledge of differential geometry, as well as re-
covered.”—MATHEMATICAL REVIEWS searchers and instructors in the areas of analysis, differential geometry,
This book contains a guided tour to the Novikov Conjecture and related con- topology, and mathematical physics, will benefit from this excellent text.
jectures due to Baum–Connes, Borel, and Farrell-Jones. Beginning with the 2004 / 280 PP., 12 ILLUS. / HARDCOVER/$89.95
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basics of higher signatures, Whitehead torsion, and the s-Cobordism Theorem, ISBN_10 3-7643-6907-8
the authors then present an introduction to surgery theory and a version of PROGRESS IN MATHEMATICS, VOL. 221
the assembly map. Using the solution of the Novikov conjecture for special
groups, some applications to the classification of low-dimensional manifolds
are given. The most recent developments concerning these conjectures are
surveyed, including a detailed status report. Prerequisites consist of a
solid knowledge of the basics about manifolds, vector bundles, (co-)
homology, and characteristic classes.
2005 / 276 PP. / SOFTCOVER / $49.95
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OBERWOLFACH SEMINARS, VOL. 33
J.M. Gracia-Bondía, The book is concerned with one of the most interesting and important
J.C. Várilly, and topological invariants of 3-dimensional manifolds based on an original
H. Figueroa, all, Universidad de Costa Rica, idea of Kurt Reidemeister (1935). The purpose of the book is to give
San José a systematic exposition of the theory of maximal abelian torsions of
3-manifolds.
“The material is collected from an enormous 2002 / 208 PP. / HARDCOVER / $114.00
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worked out and serves as a highly recom-
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mendable introduction to the vital field of non-
commutative geometry.”—ZENTRALBLATT MATH
“In collecting the material in a coherent form, the authors have per-
formed a valuable service and this book will no doubt open noncom- Proper Group Actions and the
mutative geometry to a wider audience … [A] large number of meta-
phorical and mathematical remarks embedded in the text … highlight
Baum-Connes Conjecture
the plethora of connections between the material of the book and Guido Mislin, ETH Zürich, Switzerland
other areas of mathematics.”—MATHEMATICAL REVIEWS Alain Valette, University of Neuchâtel, Switzerland
“The style of the book is lively, exempt of the stereotypes one en- This book contains a concise introduction to the techniques used to
counters rather often in the mathematical literature. The authors prove the Baum-Connes conjecture. The approach is expository, but it
know how to tell stories and enjoy doing it. The friendly tone could contains proofs of many basic results on topological K-homology and
be of some help for an hypothetical inexperienced reader confronted the K-theory of C*-algebras. It features a detailed discussion of naturality
with almost 700 pages of rather difficult and delicate mathematics.” questions concerning the assembly map, a topic not well documented
— JOURNAL OF OPERATOR THEORY in the literature. The book is aimed at advanced graduate students and
2001 / 704 PP. / HARDCOVER / $69.95 researchers in the area, leading to current research problems.
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The Monodromy Group This book will be an excellent resource for mathematicians and graduate stu-
dents in algebraic geometry and representation theory of algebraic groups.
Henryk Zoladek, University of Warsaw, Poland
2005 / 258 PP. / HARDCOVER / $69.95
ISBN_13 978-0-8176-4191-7
In singularity theory and algebraic geometry the monodromy group is
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embodied in the Picard-Lefschetz formula and the Picard-Fuchs equa- PROGRESS IN MATHEMATICS, VOL. 231
tions. It has applications in the weakened 16th Hilbert problem and in
mixed Hodge structures.
In the theory of systems of linear differential equations one has the Rie-
mann-Hilbert problem, the Stokes phenomena and the hypergeomet- Studies in Memory
ric functions with their multidimensional generalizations. In the theory of Issai Schur
of homomorphic foliations there appear the Ecalle-Voronin-Martinet- Anthony Joseph, Weizmann Institute of
Ramis moduli. On the other hand, there is a deep connection of mono- Science, Rehovot, Israel;
dromy theory with Galois theory of differential equations and algebraic Anna Melnikov, University of Haifa, Israel; and
functions. All this is presented in this book, underlining the unifying role Rudolf Rentschler, Université Pierre et
of the monodromy group. Marie Curie, Paris, France (Eds.)
The material is addressed to a wide audience, ranging from specialists
This volume is dedicated to the memory
in the theory of ordinary differential equations to algebraic geometers.
of Issai Schur. It features an extended bi-
The book contains results which are usually spread in many sources.
ography of Schur—written in collaboration
Readers can quickly get introduced to modern and vital mathemati-
with some of his former students—as well
cal theories, such as singularity theory, analytic theory of ordinary dif-
as survey articles covering many areas in-
ferential equations, holomorphic foliations, Galois theory, and parts of
spired by Schur’s work, as well as more recent developments involving
algebraic geometry, without searching through vast literature.
crystal and canonical bases, Hecke algebras, and the geometric ap-
2006/ 580 PP., 134 ILLUS. / HARDCOVER / $129.00
ISBN_13 978-3-7643-7535-5 proach linking orbits to representations.
ISBN_10 3-7643-7535-3 Contributors:
MONOGRAFIE MATEMATYCZNE, VOL. 67
BIOGRAPHY: W. Ledermann, B. Neumann, P.M. Neumann,
H. Abelin- Schur; REVIEW OF WORK: H. Dym, V. Katznelson;
ORIGINAL PAPERS: H. H. Andersen, A. Braverman, S. Donkin, V. Ivanov,
D. Kazhdan, B. Kostant, A. Lascoux, N. Lauritzen, B. Leclerc, P. Littelmann,
G. Luzstig, O. Mathieu, M. Nazarov, M. Reinek, J.-Y. Thibon, G. Olshanski,
E. Opdam, A. Regev, C.S. Seshadri, M. Varagnolo, E. Vasserot, A. Vershik.
2002 / 560 PP., 30 ILLUS. / HARDCOVER / $103.00
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Introduction to searchers interested in the theory of vertex operator algebras and their
applications.” —MATHEMATICAL REVIEWS
Vertex Operator The deep and relatively new field of vertex operator algebras is inti-
Algebras and Their mately related to a variety of areas in mathematics and physics: for
example, the concepts of “monstrous moonshine,” infinite-dimensional
Representations Lie theory, string theory, and conformal field theory. This book intro-
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Analysis
In Honor of Jacques Carmona
Patrick Delorme, Institut de Mathématiques de Luminy, France and The Orbit Method in Geometry
Michèle Vergne, Ecole Polytechnique, Palaiseau, France (Eds.)
and Physics
This volume is devoted to the theme of noncommutative harmonic
In Honor of A.A. Kirillov
analysis and honors Jacques Carmona, whose scientific interests range
through all aspects of Lie group representations. Topics include: the Christian Duval, CNRS, Marseille, France;
theory of representations of reductive Lie groups, and especially the Laurent Guieu, Universitée Montpelier II, Montpelier, France; and
determination of the unitary dual, the problem of geometric realizations Valentin Ovsienko, Université Claude Bernard Lyon I, Villeurbanne, France
of representations, harmonic analysis on reductive symmetric spaces, Among the distinguished names associated with the orbit method is
the study of automorphic forms, and results in harmonic analysis that that of A.A. Kirillov, whose pioneering paper on nilpotent orbits (1962)
apply to the Langlands program. places him as the founder of orbit theory. The original research papers
General Lie groups are also discussed, particularly from the orbit meth- in this volume are written by prominent mathematicians and reflect re-
od perspective, which has been a constant source of inspiration for cent achievements in orbit theory and other closely related areas such
both the theory of reductive Lie groups and for general Lie groups. Also as harmonic analysis, classical representation theory, Lie superalgebras,
covered is Kontsevich quantization, which has appeared in recent years Poisson geometry, and quantization.
as a powerful tool. Contributors: A. Alekseev, J. Alev, V. Baranovksy, R. Brylinski, J. Dixmier,
Contributors: V. Baldoni-Silva, D. Barbasch, P. Bieliavsky, N. Bopp, S. Evens, D.R. Farkas, V. Ginzburg, V. Gorbounov, P. Grozman, E. Gutkin,
A. Bouaziz, P. Delorme, P. Harinck, A. Hersant, M. S. Khalgui, A. W. Knapp, A. Joseph, D. Kazhdan, A.A. Kirillov, B. Kostant, D. Leites, F. Malikov,
B. Kostant, J. Kuttler, M. Libine, J. D. Lorch, L. A. Mantini, S. D. Miller, A. Melnikov, P.W. Michor, Y.A. Neretin, A. Okounkov, G. Olshanski, F. Petrov,
J. D. Novak, M.-N. Panichi, M. Pevzner, W. Rossmann, H. Rubenthaler, A. Polishchuk, W. Rossmann, A. Sergeev, V. Schechtman, I. Shchepochkina.
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Lie Groups Beyond from scratch, and the reader is gently led to the forefront of the subject,
treating the algebro-geometric, topological, and representation-theo-
an Introduction retic aspects of the theory.
Second Edition A number of examples, exercises, and challenging open problems are
Anthony W. Knapp, State University of presented. Research mathematicians at the crossroads of representation
New York, Stony Brook, NY theory, geometry, and topology will benefit greatly from this book. The
work is also an excellent text for a graduate course in Kac-Moody theory.
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present edition has been perfected even fur-
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Lectures on Algebraic
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actions of compact Lie groups on polynomial algebras, pointing toward Ken A. Brown, University of Glasgow, UK and
invariant theory and some routes to infinite-dimensional representation Ken R. Goodearl, University of California,
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ten. Numerous examples and exercises are
introductory Lie group theory to the threshold of infinite-dimensional
included, and bibliographical notes con-
group representations. Merging algebra and analysis throughout, the
clude each chapter. The second and third
author uses Lie-theoretic methods to develop a beautiful theory with
parts end with a discussion of open prob-
wide applications in mathematics and physics.
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ADVANCED COURSES IN MATHEMATICS–CRM BARCELONA
Shift-Invariant Analysis I
Uniform Algebras on Herbert Amann, University of Zürich,
Switzerland;
Groups Joachim Escher, University of
Suren A. Grigoryan, Kazan State University, Hannover, Germany
Russia;
This book is the first of a three volume in-
Thomas V. Tonev, University of Montana,
troduction to analysis. It is distinguished by
Missoula, MT
its modern and clear presentation, always
The central subject of the book–the theory concentrating on essential concepts. In con-
of shift-invariant algebras–is an outgrowth of trast to most other textbooks, there is no
the established theory of generalized analytic artificial separation between the theories
functions. Associated subalgebras of almost of one variable and that of many variables.
periodic functions of real variables and of bounded analytic functions on Emphasis is placed on the early development of a solid foundation in
the unit disc are carried along within the general framework. There are topology. As well, the basics of complex analysis are covered.
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are described. The notion of a harmonic function is extended on com-
pact abelian groups, and corresponding Fatou-type theorems are proven.
Important classes of inductive limits of standard uniform algebras, includ- Analysis II
ing Blasche algebras, are introduced and studied. Herbert Amann, Universität Zürich, Switzerland;
2006 / 284 PP. / HARDCOVER / $99.00
Joachim Escher, Universität Hannover, Germany
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MONOGRAFIE MATEMATYCZNE, VOL. 68
tion theory of functions of one variable, the multidimensional differential
calculus and the theory of curves and line integrals. The modern and clear
development that began in Volume I (3-7643-7153-6) continues. In this
Theory of Function way a sustainable basis will be created which allows to deal with interesting
applications that sometimes go considerably beyond the material that is
Spaces III represented in traditional textbooks. This applies, for instance, to the explora-
Hans Triebel, University of Jena, Germany tion of Nemytskii operators which enable a transparent introduction into the
calculus of variations and the derivation of the Euler-Lagrange equations.
This book deals with the recent theory 2006 / APPROX. 424 PP. / SOFTCOVER / $79.95
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the theory of function spaces to some
areas such as numerics, signal processing Nonstandard Analysis
and fractal analysis. In particular, typical build- Martin Väth, Freie Universität Berlin, Germany
ing blocks as (non-smooth) atoms, quarks,
This book presents an introduction into Robinson‘s nonstandard analy-
wavelet bases and wavelet frames are discussed in detail and applied
sis. Nonstandard analysis is the application of model theory in analysis.
afterwards to some outstanding problems of the recent theory of func-
However, the reader is not expected to have any background in model
tion spaces such as a local smoothness theory, fractal measures, fractal
theory; instead, some background in analysis, topology, or functional
analysis, spaces on Lipschitz domains and on quasi-metric spaces.
analysis would be useful—although the book is as much self-contained
The book is essentially self-contained, although it might also be consid- as possible and can be understood after a basic calculus course. Unlike
ered as the continuation of the two previous books of the author with some other texts, it does not attempt to teach elementary calculus on
the same title which appeared as volumes 78 and 84 in this book series. the basis of nonstandard analysis, but it points to some applications
It is directed to mathematicians working in analysis, numerics and fractal in more advanced analysis. Such applications can hardly be obtained
geometry, and to (theoretical) physicists interested in related subjects by standard methods such as a deeper investigation of Hahn-Banach
such as signal processing. limits or of finitely additive measures.
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MONOGRAPHS IN MATHEMATICS, VOL. 100
their Finite Sections view leads the student to see what complex function theory has to
offer and thereby give him or her a taste of some of the areas of
An Introduction to the Limit current research. As such it is a welcome addition to the existing litera-
Operator Method ture in complex function theory.In this reviewer’s opinion, the book can
Marko Lindner, University of Reading, UK
warmly be recommended both to experts and to a new generation of
mathematicians.”—ZENTRALBLATT MATH
This book is an introduction to a fascinating
Complex variables is a precise, elegant, and captivating subject. Pre-
topic at the interface of functional analysis,
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algebra and numerical analysis, written for
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a broad audience of students, researchers
research, including: invariant geometry, the Bergman metric, the au-
and practitioners. It is concerned with the
tomorphism groups of domains, extremal length, harmonic measure,
study of infinite matrices and their approxi-
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mation by matrices of finite size. The framework includes the simplest,
Riemann equations, and the corona problem.
important case where the matrix entries are numbers, but also the
more general case where the entries are bounded linear operators. The author adroitly weaves these varied topics to reveal a number of
delightful interactions. Perhaps more importantly, they are presented
The main items and concepts studied are band-dominated operators,
with an understanding and explanation of their interrelations with other
invertibility at infinity, Fredholmness, the method of limit operators, and
important parts of mathematics: harmonic analysis, differential geom-
the stability and convergence of finite matrix approximations. Concrete
etry, partial differential equations, potential theory, abstract algebra, and
examples are used to illustrate the results throughout, including dis-
invariant theory.
crete Schrödinger operators and integral and boundary integral opera-
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While some basic knowledge of functional analysis would be helpful,
the presentation contains relevant preliminary material and is largely Positive Linear Operators
self-contained. Radu Păltănea, “Transilvania” University of Brasov, Romania
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of compact operators; applications to geodesics and nonlinear ordinary illustrations.”—ZENTRALBLATT MATH
differential equations are examined.
This work embraces a broad range of topics in analysis at the graduate level,
With its beautiful illustrations, numerous exercises, and comprehensive requiring only a sound knowledge of calculus and the functions of one variable.
index, Mathematical Analysis: Linear and Metric Structures, Continuity A key feature of this lively yet rigorous and systematic exposition is the historical
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Mathematical Analysis introduced. The second part is dedicated to discrete processes starting with a
study of the processes of infinite summation both in the case of numerical series
Functions of One Variable and of power series. The volume closes with introductory chapters on the study
Mariano Giaquinta, Scuola Normale of discrete dynamical systems and discrete probability.
Superiore, Pisa, Italy and
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Second Edition
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Chicago, IL and
Yves Nievergelt, Eastern Washington
University, Cheney, WA
Automorphic Pseudodifferential
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Analysis and Higher Level
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Continuous Functions of Vector The implicit function theorem is part of the bedrock of mathematics analy-
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Alberto Guzman, The City College of New York, CUNY, New York, NY rems have now blossomed into powerful tools in the theories of partial
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Resampling Methods
A Practical Guide to Data
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Real and Stochastic Analysis
Third Edition New Perspectives
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Models
Volume I: Balanced Data
Volume II: Unbalanced Data Theory and Applications of
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sis.”—ZENTRALBLATT MATH
ground material, and the book covers a wide range of topics: fractional
Analysis of variance (ANOVA) models have become widely used tools Brownian motion, models, inequalities and limit theorems, periodic
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gets a thorough and well-structured framework needed to understand
This book contains accessible surveys by several leading experts in the the deeper concepts of current day advanced probability as it is used
field. The first part is a thorough and comprehensive introduction to the in statistics, engineering, biology and finance … The pace of the book
existing theory of empirical process techniques for dependent data, start- is quick and disciplined. Yet there are ample examples sprinkled over
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Mathematical Finance Continuing his point of view started in Volume I, the author extends the
application of his sheaf-theoretic approach to Yang-Mills fields in gen-
and Probability eral. Important topics covered include cohomological classification of
Yang-Mills fields, the geometry of Yang-Mills A-connections and moduli
A Discrete Introduction space of a vector sheaf, and Einstein’s equation in a vacuum.
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“In my opinion, the basic idea of the mono- This volume is devoted to Einstein’s 1905 papers and their legacy. After
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on spectral theory and beginning research- the genesis of special relativity, a centenary perspective is offered. The
ers in the field to build a toolkit. The book geometry of relativistic spacetime is explained in detail. Single photon
definitely has more than enough material experiments are presented, as a spectacular realization of Einstein’s
for this purpose, some of which is quite ad- light quanta hypothesis. A previously unpublished lecture by Einstein,
vanced, and it is very up to date. In conclusion, I believe that this book which presents an illuminating point of view on statistical physics in
will prove extremely useful for its target audience (advanced graduate 1910, at the dawn of quantum mechanics, is reproduced. The volume
students with an interest in this area). Moreover, it will also very much ends with an essay on the historical, physical and mathematical aspects
feel at home on the bookshelf of an expert.”—MATHEMATICAL REVIEWS of Brownian motion.
2006/ 293 PP., 48 ILLUS. / HARDCOVER / $99.00
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random potentials, continues to be a very active field of research. This ISBN_10 3-7643-7435-7
work focuses on various known criteria in the spectral theory of selfad- PROGRESS IN MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS, VOL. 47
joint operators in order to identify the spectrum and its components a
la Lebesgue decomposition.
The book provides an exposition of criteria that are especially useful in
determining the spectra of deterministic and random Schrödinger op-
The Quantum Hall Effect
erators occurring in quantum theory, by systematically using measures Poincaré Seminar 2004
and their transforms (Fourier, Borel, wavelet) as a unifying theme. Cov- Benoît Douçot, CNRS and Universités Paris VI/VII, France;
erage also includes a treatment of applications to show point spectrum Bertrand Duplantier, CEA-Saclay, France;
and continuous spectrum in some models of random operators. Vincent Pasquier, CEA-Saclay, France; Vincent Rivasseau, Université
2005/219 PP./HARDCOVER/$119.00 Parix XI, France (Eds.)
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ISBN_10 0-8176-4366-4 This volume is devoted to the Quantum Hall effect. After a historical
PROGRESS IN MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS and general presentation by Nobel prize winner Klaus von Klitzing, dis-
coverer of this effect, the volume proceeds with reviews on the math-
ematics and physics of both the integer and fractional case. It includes
up to date presentations of the tunneling and metrology experiments
Conformal and Potential Analysis related to the quantum Hall effect. It will serve the community of physi-
in Hele-Shaw Cells cists and mathematicians at the professional or graduate student level.
2005 / 197 PP. / HARDCOVER / $89.95
Björn Gustafsson, Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden;
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PROGRESS IN MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS, VOL. 45
This monograph aims at giving a presentation of recent and new ideas
that arise from the problems of planar fluid dynamics and which are
interesting from the point of view of geometric function theory and
potential theory. In particular, this book is concerned with geometric Slow Rarefied Flows
problems for Hele-Shaw flows. Also Hele-Shaw flows on parameter
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string theory are revealed. Ultimately, the interaction between several Mechanical Systems
branches of complex and potential analysis, and planar fluid mechanics Carlo Cercignani, Politecnico di Milano, Italy
is discussed. For most parts of this book the background provided by
The book presents the mathematical tools used to deal with problems
graduate courses in real and complex analysis, in particular, the theory
related to slow rarefied flows, with particular attention to basic concepts
of conformal mappings and in fluid mechanics is assumed. There are
and problems which arise in the study of micro- and nanomachines.
some historical remarks concerning the people that have contributed to
The mathematical theory of slow flows is presented in a practically
the topic. The book is as self-contained as possible.
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discusses recent applications of rarefied lubrication theory to micro-
electro-mechanical systems (MEMS). It gives a general acquaintance
of modern developments of rarefied gas dynamics in various regimes
with particular attention to low speed microscale gas dynamics.
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PROGRESS IN MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS, VOL. 41
Pierre Angles, Université Paul Sabatier, Toulouse, France Classical mechanics is one of those special occurrences in science
where interdisciplinary contributions have come together in a perfect
Conformal groups play a key role in geometry and spin structures. This book blend, providing a most elegant and penetrating example of “modeling”
provides a self-contained overview of this important area of mathematical in science. Following Lagrangrian principles, the author employs mathe-
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progressing to recent research in spinors and conformal geometry. a catalyst behind new concepts and discoveries, such as the d’Alembert
Key topics: principle, complex systems dynamics, and Hamiltonian mechanics.
• The first chapter focuses on the basic material on Clifford algebras Today, these same dynamics are now being focused to address other
and spinor spaces, along with the necessary mathematical tools interdisciplinary areas of research in fields such as biology and chemistry.
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with an elementary study of the classical conformal group in Euclid- of the reader only a solid background in introductory physics, multivari-
ean space; it then treats covering groups of the conformal group able calculus, and linear algebra, Classical Mechanics can serve as a text
and includes a section on the complex group for advanced undergraduates and graduate students in mathematics,
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Mechanics of rich mathematics from Szego limit theorems to Wick type theorems
for infinite spin groups.
Diarmuid Ó’Mathúna, Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies, Dublin,
Ireland
Also, some aspects of the solution of the Ising model are elegantly
expressed in terms of Pfaffian and determinant bundles over infinite
This work focuses on the two integrable systems of relevance to ce- dimensional Grassmannians. These constructs generalize the more
lestial mechanics, both of which date back to the 18th century. Under familiar objects in finite dimensional algebraic geometry and have ap-
discussion are the Kepler (two-body) problem and the Euler (two-fixed peared only recently in the mathematics literature.
center) problem, the latter being the more complex and more instruc-
Exploring the Ising model as a microcosm of the confluence of interest-
tive, as it exhibits a richer and more varied solution structure. Further,
ing ideas in mathematics and physics, this work will appeal to graduate
because of the interesting investigations by the 20th century math-
students, mathematicians, and physicists interested in the mathematics
ematical physicist J.P. Vinti, the Euler problem is now recognized as
of statistical mechanics and quantum field theory.
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representation of the orbits and follows a definite shared pattern. A
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problem (yielding an exact solution form in terms of Jacobian elliptic
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Kepler case (expressed in terms of trigonometric functions). In con-
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raises current issues in analysis and astronomy, placing these classical
problems in a modern context, with original insights that have not yet
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This book surveys results on physical and mathematical modeling as This volume is devoted to Quantum Decoherence. A broad perspective
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OBERWOLFACH SEMINARS, VOL. 35 Physical Applications of
Homogeneous Balls
Yaakov Friedman, Jerusalem College of Technology, Israel
Quaternions, Clifford Algebras With the assistance of Tzvi Scarr, Jerusalem College of Technology, Israel
and Relativistic Physics “This fine book provides a highly original approach to theoretical phys-
Patrick R. Girard, INSA Lyon, France ics, its contents reflecting the author’s and his collaborators’ copious
contributions to many branches of mathematics and physics over the
The use of Clifford algebras in mathematical physics and engineering past years.”—ZENTRALBLATT MATH
has grown rapidly in recent years. Whereas other developments have
privileged a geometric approach, the author uses an algebraic approach One of the mathematical challenges of modern physics lies in the
which can be introduced as a tensor product of quaternion algebras development of new tools to efficiently describe different branches
and provides a unified calculus for much of physics. The book proposes of physics within one mathematical framework. This text introduces
a pedagogical introduction to this new calculus, based on quaternions, precisely such a broad mathematical model, one that gives a clear
with applications mainly in special relativity, classical electromagnetism geometric expression of the symmetry of physical laws and is entirely
and general relativity. The volume is intended for students, researchers determined by that symmetry.
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Bozhidar Z. Iliev, Institute for Nuclear Research and Nuclear Energy,
Sofia, Bulgaria
Singularity Theory with physics applications, the density functional theory of atoms and
molecules due to Hohenberg, Kohn, and Sham. In my view this is a nice
and Gravitational way to illustrate the calculus of variations . … the book is self-contained,
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Potsdam, Potsdam, Germany
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Methods in Differential Equations This book is a self-contained monograph on spectral theory for non-
compact Riemann surfaces, focused on the infinite-volume case. A hy-
David G. Costa, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV
perbolic surface of infinite volume provides for a qualitatively different
This textbook introduces variational methods and their applications to context from either the compact or finite-volume cases, a context in
differential equations to graduate students and researchers interested which spectral theory of the Laplacian operator emerges as scattering
in differential equations and nonlinear analysis. theory. Scattering theory, in particular the theory of resonances, is of
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The topics covered include:
By focusing on the scattering theory of hyperbolic surfaces, this work
• Minimizations
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This book is devoted to a theory of gradient flows in spaces that are not
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consists of two parts, the first one concerning gradient flows in metric
for Differential Equations spaces, and the second one devoted to gradient flows in the Wasserstein
Wolfgang Bangerth, The University of Texas at Austin, TX and space of probability measures on a separable Hilbert space.
Rolf Rannacher, University of Heidelberg, Germany The two parts have some connections, due to the fact that the Was-
“Most graduate students in engineering and physical sciences should be serstein space of probability measures provides an important model to
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LECTURES IN MATHEMATICS. ETH ZÜRICH LECTURES IN MATHEMATICS. ETH ZÜRICH
and Well-Balanced Philippe Bénilan was a most original and charismatic mathematician
who had a deep and decisive impact on the theory of Nonlinear Evolu-
Schemes for Sources tion Equations. This present volume is dedicated to him and contains
François Bouchut, CNRS & Ecole research papers written by highly distinguished mathematicians. They
Normale Supérieure, Paris, France are all related to Bénilan’s work and reflect the present state of this
most active field. The contributions cover a wide range of nonlinear
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and linear equations. Special topics include: Hamilton-Jacobi equations,
presentation of the theory of finite volume methods and numerical
the porous medium equation, reaction diffusion systems, integro-differ-
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provides a unified approach and notation to the study of nonlinear
parabolic equations, and the Ornstein Uhlenbeck operator. Also in this
stability of finite volume methods for hyperbolic systems of conserva-
special volume, the legendary work of Bénilan-Brézis on Thomas-Fermi
tion laws as the accent is put on the development of tools and design
Theory is published for the first time.
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2004 / 807 PP. / HARDCOVER / $99.00
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de Madrid, Spain The presentations are very clear and direct. Graduate students and
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book they present a stability theorem, the so-called S-theorem, and “For the last 20 years, the computational and theoretical study and ap-
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of infinite-dimensional dynamical systems, which states that under cer- to limit technicalities, the discussion is basically limited to classical flows
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is stable under arbitrary asymptotically small perturbations. The Stability and suitable for students and applied mathematicians who want to gain
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2001 Ferran Sunyer i Balaguer Prize Winner Flow Lines and Algebraic Invariants
The Symmetry Perspective in Contact Form Geometry
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From Equilibrium to Chaos in Phase Space and
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Ian Stewart, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK
introduction of novel algebraic tools, and to the discovery of several in-
“This book was awarded the Ferran Sunyier i Balaguer Prize for 2001, teresting phenomena. The monograph under review gives an account
and I am sure that it will be a very useful resource not only for researchers of all that. It discusses with a passionate style a number of results, also
in this area but also for those who want to obtain the benefits of using this providing suggestions for further research.”—MATHEMATICAL REVIEWS
approach in applications.” —BULLETIN OF THE AMS (Review of hardcover edition) “This text features a careful treatment of flow lines and algebraic in-
“The title gives the program of this nice book: the world seen from the variants in contact form geometry, a vast area of research connect-
symmetry point of view. In the past years we have seen a great number of ed to symplectic field theory, pseudo-holomorphic curves, and Gro-
papers explaining experiments and other observations in science using bi- mov-Witten invariants (contact cohomology) … Fully detailed, explicit
furcation and dynamical systems theory in the context of symmetry break- proofs and a number of suggestions for further research are provided
ing. The authors of this book have shaped this development . … The theo- throughout.”—L’ENSEIGNEMENT MATHÉMATIQUE
ry which is presented … is illustrated by many diagrams and figures . … Of 2003 / 219 PP., 50 ILLUS. / HARDCOVER / $89.95
ISBN_13 978-0-8176-4318-8
course in this book the authors cannot give complete proofs of all relevant
ISBN_10 0-8176-4318-4
statements. But this reflects the spirit of the book, which is to provide ex- PROGRESS IN NONLINEAR DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS AND THEIR APPLICATIONS,
periments, describe examples and give (some) explanations of a part of VOL. 53
modern mathematics following one central theme: symmetry . …
[The] rich collection of examples makes the book … extremely useful for
motivation and for spreading the ideas to a large community. This [re-
view] is far from complete and cannot reflect the authors’ unique way
of presenting examples, asking questions, giving answers or forming an
intuition.”—MATHEMATICAL REVIEWS
2003 / 325 PP. / SOFTCOVER / $54.95
ISBN_13 978-3-7643-2171-0
ISBN_10 3-7643-2171-7
“In summary, this book seems like an es- Analysis of nonlinear models and problems is crucial in the application
sential reference for the expert. More impor- of mathematics to real-world problems. This book approaches this im-
tantly, this is an interesting book for the curi- portant topic by focusing on collocation methods for solving nonlinear
ous. In this case, you’ll probably learn many evolution equations and applying them to a variety of mathematical
interesting things from this book. If you teach problems, such as wave motion models, hydrodynamic models of ve-
numerical analysis or approximation theory, hicular traffic flow, convection-diffusion models, reaction-diffusion mod-
then this book will give you some good examples to discuss in class. els, and population dynamics models.
There a few classic books on algorithms for computing elementary Generalized Collocation Methods is written for graduate students, ap-
functions . … These books focused on software implementation using plied scientists, and engineers with an interest in modeling real-world
polynomial approximations. Perhaps Muller’s book is destined to be- systems by differential or operator equations. It may be used as a text-
come a new classic in this subject, but only time will tell . … Muller’s book book in graduate courses on modeling and nonlinear differential equa-
contains few theorems and even fewer proofs. It does contain many nu- tions, or as a self-study resource for applied scientists and engineers
merical examples, complete with Maple code . … In summary, this book with an interest in problem-solving techniques for nonlinear problems.
seems like an essential reference for the experts (which I’m not). More 2007 / APPROX. 200 PP., 61 ILLUS. / HARDCOVER / $74.95 (TENT.)
importantly, this is an interesting book for the curious (which I am). In ISBN_13 978-0-8176-4525-0
ISBN_10 0-8176-4525-X
this case, you’ll probably learn many interesting things from this book. MODELING AND SIMULATION IN SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
If you teach numerical analysis or approximation theory, then this book
will give you some good examples to discuss in class.”—MAA Reviews
New to the second edition:
Advances in Mathematical Finance
• Number of revisions and additions, which incorporate numerous
Robert J. Elliott, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada;
new results obtained during the last few years.
Michael C. Fu, University of Maryland, College Park, MD;
• New algorithms invented since 1997—such as Matula’s bipartite Robert A. Jarrow, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY;
method, another table-based method due to Ercegovac, Lang, Ju-Yi J. Yen, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN (Eds.)
Tisserand, and Muller—as well as a new chapter on multiple-preci-
sion arithmetic have been added. This self-contained volume brings together a collection of chapters by
2005 / 266 PP. / HARDCOVER / $59.95
some of the most distinguished researchers and practitioners in the
ISBN_13 978-0-8176-4372-0 field of mathematical finance and financial engineering. Presenting
ISBN_10 0-8176-4372-9 state-of-the-art developments in theory and practice, the book has real-
world applications to fixed-income and credit risk models, CDO pricing,
tax rebates, tax arbitrage, and tax equilibrium. The book will be a valu-
able resource for graduate students, researchers, and practitioners in
A Graph-Theoretic Approach to mathematical finance and financial engineering.
Enterprise Network Dynamics Contributors include: H. Albrecher, D. Brody, P. Carr, E. Eberlein,
Horst Bunke, University of Bern, Switzerland; R.J. Elliott, M. Fu, H. Geman, A. Hirsa, L. Hughston, R. Jarrow, X. Jin, W. Kluge,
Peter J. Dickinson and Miro Kraetzl, both Defense Science and S.A. Ladoucette, A. Macrina, F. Milne, M. Musiela, P. Protter, W. Schoutens,
Technology Organization, Adelaide, SA, Australia; E. Seneta, K. Shimbo, R. Sircar, J. van der Hoek, M. Yor, T. Zariphopoulou.
Walter D. Wallis, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL 2007 / APPROX. 310 PP., 50 ILLUS. / HARDCOVER / $79.95 (TENT.)
ISBN_13 978-0-8176-4544-1
Networks have become nearly ubiquitous and increasingly complex, and ISBN_10 0-8176-4544-1
APPLIED AND NUMERICAL HARMONIC ANALYSIS
their support of modern enterprise environments has become fundamen-
tal. This monograph treats the application of numerous graph-theoretic
algorithms to a comprehensive analysis of dynamic enterprise networks.
Network dynamics analysis yields valuable information about network
performance, efficiency, fault prediction, cost optimization, indicators
and warnings. Based on many years of applied research of generic
network dynamics, this work covers a number of elegant applications
(including many new and experimental results) to motivate network
analysts, practitioners and researchers alike. The material is also suit-
able for graduate courses addressing state-of-the-art applications of
graph theory in analysis of dynamic communication networks, dynamic
databasing, and knowledge management.
2007 / 222 PP., 110 ILLUS. / HARDCOVER / $69.95
ISBN_13 978-0-8176-4485-7
ISBN_10 0-8176-4485-7
PROGRESS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE AND APPLIED LOGIC, VOL. 24
Dynamics “This book is a most welcome addition to the literature of this field,
where it serves the need for a modern treatment on topics that only
Modeling and Simulation with MATLAB® and very recently have found a satisfactory solution . … Many readers will
Simulink® appreciate the concise exposition…
Ashish Tewari, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, India
Modern aerospace vehicles, such as the space shuttle, other launch ve- This unified, revised second edition of a two-volume set is a self-con-
hicles, and long-range ballistic missiles, do not discriminate between at- tained account of quadratic cost optimal control for a large class of
mospheric and space flight. Most texts on flight dynamics, however, make infinite-dimensional systemsóa topic with a wide range of challenging
this artificial distinction and therefore do not simultaneously cover aircraft applications. The work is a key reference for anyone working with these
and spacecraft. Bridging this gap in the literature, Atmospheric and Space applications, which arise from new phenomenal studies or technologi-
Flight Dynamics is a unified presentation, demonstrating that the two dis- cal developments, and more stringent design requirements. It will be
ciplines have actually evolved from the same set of physical principles. useful for mathematicians, researchers, graduate students, and engi-
Key features include: numerical examples and simulations that uti- neers interested in the field of control.
lize MATLAB® and Simulink®; realistic and instructive simulations that 2007 2nd ed., XXVIII/580 PP., 5 ILLUS./HARCOVER/$89.95
ISBN_13 978-0-8176-4461-1
are usually not found in books on the same topic; and examples that ISBN_10 0-8176-4461-X
allow readers to easily build their own simulations for aircraft, missiles, SYSTEMS & CONTROL: FOUNDATIONS & APPLICATIONS
launch vehicles, reentry vehicles, and spacecraft.
Primarily useful as a textbook for advanced undergraduate and begin-
ning graduate-level students, the work is also an excellent reference
or self-study guide for researchers and practitioners in aerospace en-
gineering, aviation, mechanical engineering, dynamics, astrodynamics,
aeronautics, and astronautics.
2006 / APPROX. 576 PP., 207 ILLUS. / HARDCOVER / $89.95
ISBN_13 978-0-8176-4437-6
ISBN_10 0-8176-4437-7
MODELING AND SIMULATION IN SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
The study of kinetic equations related to gases, semiconductors, pho- The aim of this text is to treat selected topics of the subject of contempo-
tons, and other systems has developed rapidly in recent years because rary cryptology, structured in five quite independent but related themes:
of its role as a mathematical tool in many applications in areas such efficient distributed computation modulo a shared secret, multiparty
as engineering, meteorology, biology, chemistry, materials science, and computation, foundations of modern cryptography, provable security for
pharmacy. Written by leading specialists in their respective fields, this public key schemes and efficient and secure public-key cryptosystems.
book presents various examples of these applications, with an empha- This book is intended for graduates and postgraduates in mathematics
sis on both mathematical properties and their physical meaning. and computer science, researchers, and professionals in cryptology.
Transport Phenomena and Kinetic Theory is an excellent self-study ref- 2005I / 237 PP. / SOFTCOVER / $44.95
ISBN_13 978-3-7643-7294-1
erence for graduate students, researchers, and professionals working in ISBN_10 3-7643-7294-X
pure and applied mathematics, mathematical physics, and engineer- ADVANCED COURSES IN MATHEMATICS–CRM BARCELONA
ing. It may also be used in a course or seminar on selected topics
in transport phenomena or applications of the Boltzmann equation to
many-particle transport.
2007/272 PP., 26 ILLUS./HARDCOVER/$79.95 Optimal Stopping and
Free-Boundary Problems
ISBN_13 978-0-8176-4489-5
ISBN_10 0-8176-4489-X
MODELING AND SIMULATION IN SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
Goran Peskir, The University of Manchester, UK;
Albert Shiryaev, Steklov Mathematical Institute, Moscow, Russia
This book presents both a broad overview of Fourier analysis and convex-
A Kinetic Theory Approach ity, as well as an intricate look at applications in some specific settings; it
Abdelghani Bellouquid, University will be useful to graduate students and researchers in harmonic analysis,
Cadi Ayad, Ecole Nationale des Sciences convex geometry, functional analysis, number theory, computer science,
Appliquées, Safi, Morocco; and combinatorial analysis. A wide audience will benefit from the careful
Marcello Delitala, Politecnico di Torino, demonstration of how Fourier analysis is used to distill the essence of
Italy many mathematical problems in a natural and elegant way.
This book describes the evolution of several socio-biological systems Contributors: J. Beck, C. Berenstein, W.W.L. Chen, B. Green, H. Groemer,
using mathematical kinetic theory. Specifically, it deals with modeling A. Koldobsky, M. Kolountzakis, A. Magyar, A.N. Podkorytov, B. Rubin,
and simulations of biological systems—comprised of large populations D. Ryabogin, T. Tao, G. Travaglini, A. Zvavitch.
of interacting cells—whose dynamics follow the rules of mechanics as 2004 / 280 PP.,32 ILLUS. / HARDCOVER / $84.95
well as rules governed by their own ability to organize movement and ISBN_13 978-0-8176-3263-2
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biological functions. The authors propose a new biological model for
APPLIED AND NUMERICAL HARMONIC ANALYSIS
the analysis of competition between cells of an aggressive host and
cells of a corresponding immune system.
The book will be a valuable resource for applied mathematicians as well as
researchers in the field of biological sciences. It may be used for advanced Introduction to
graduate courses and seminars in biological systems modeling with appli-
cations to collective social behavior, immunology, and epidemiology.
Computational Biology
2006 / 188 PP., 47 ILLUS. / HARDCOVER / $79.95 An Evolutionary Approach
ISBN_13 978-0-8176-4395-9
Thomas Wiehe, Freie Universität Berlin,
ISBN_10 0-8176-4395-8
MODELING AND SIMULATION IN SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY Germany;
Bernhard Haubold, University of
Applied Sciences Weihenstephan, Freising,
Germany
Neural Networks and Sea Time Analysis of molecular sequence data is the
Series main subject of this introduction to com-
putational biology. There are two closely
Reconstruction and Extreme-Event Analysis connected aspects to biological sequences: (i) their relative position in
Brunello Tirozzi, Stefano Pittalis, Antonello Bruschi, the space of all other sequences, and (ii) their movement through this
Sara Morucci, Enrico Ferraro, all University of Rome sequence space in evolutionary time. Accordingly, the first part of the
“La Sapienza,” Rome, Italy; book deals with classical methods of sequence analysis: pairwise align-
Silvia Puca, European Meteorological Satellite Org., Rome, Italy; ment, exact string matching, multiple alignment, and hidden Markov
Stefano Corsini, Agenzia per la Protezione dell’Ambiente e per i Servizi models. In the second part evolutionary time takes center stage and
Tecnici, Rome, Italy phylogenetic reconstruction, the analysis of sequence variation, and the
Increasingly, neural networks are used and implemented in a wide dynamics of genes in populations are explained in detail. In addition,
range of fields and have become useful tools in probabilistic analysis the book contains a computer programs with a graphical user interface
and prediction theory. This book—unique in the literature—studies the that allows the reader to experiment with a number of key concepts
application of neural networks to the analysis of time series of sea data, developed by the authors.
namely significant wave heights and sea levels. The particular problem This textbook is intended for student enrolled in courses in computa-
examined as a starting point is the reconstruction of missing data, a tional biology or bioinformatics as well as for molecular biologist, math-
general problem that appears in many cases of data analysis. ematicians, and computer scientists.
2006 / 250 PP. / HARDCOVER WITH CD-ROM/$49.95
This careful blend of theory and applications is an excellent introduction
ISBN_13 978-3-7643-6700-8
to the use of artificial neural networks, which may encourage readers ISBN_10 3-7643-6700-8
to try analogous approaches in other important application areas. Re-
searchers, practitioners, and advanced graduate students in neural net-
works, hydraulic and marine engineering, prediction theory, and data
analysis will benefit from the results and novel ideas presented in this
useful resource.
2006 / 179 PP., 64 ILLUS. / HARDCOVER / $89.95
ISBN_13 978-0-8176-4347-8
ISBN_10 0-8176-4347-8
MODELING AND SIMULATION IN SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
“The book is well-written with good organi- John J. Benedetto has had a profound influ-
zation. It has good quality graphics. It clearly ence not only on the direction of harmonic
represents a considerable effort by the au- analysis and its applications, but also on
thor to present a state-of-the-art exposition. the entire community of people involved
The book should be of interest and use to in the field. This self-contained volume in
practitioners and researches as well as to honor of John covers a wide range of top-
students. It brings together methodologies from various fields into a sin- ics in harmonic analysis and related areas, including weighted-norm
gle volume. Purchase by libraries is recommended.”—ZENTRALBLATT MATH inequalities, frame theory, wavelet theory, time-frequency analysis,
and sampling theory. The invited chapters pay tribute to John’s many
“This textbook offers a comprehensive exposition of contemporary
achievements and express an appreciation for both the mathematical
multibody dynamics elaborated by an expert in and an experienced
and personal inspiration he has given to so many students, coauthors,
teacher of the field. There are five features that distinguish this publica-
and colleagues.
tion: comprehensivity, orientation towards computer implementation,
utilization of matrix algebra, teaching-by-examples methodology, and Although the scope of the book is broad, chapters are clustered by
embedding in the author’s own research accomplishments.... [T]his is topic to provide authoritative expositions that will be of lasting interest.
an excellent textbook for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral stu- The original papers collected here are written by prominent, well-re-
dents of mechanical engineering, industrial physics and robotics; it spected researchers and professionals in the field of harmonic analy-
may also be recommended as a reference text for researchers in these sis. Harmonic Analysis and Applications is an excellent reference for
areas.”—Mathematical Reviews graduate students, researchers, and professionals in pure and applied
mathematics, engineering, and physics.
Because of its versatility in analyzing a broad range of applications, mul-
tibody dynamics has grown in the past two decades to be an impor- Contributors: A. Aldroubi, L. Baggett, G. Benke, C. Cabrelli, P.G. Casazza,
tant tool for designing, prototyping, and simulating complex articulated O. Christensen, W. Czaja, M. Fickus, J.-P. Gabardo, K. Gröchenig, K. Guo,
mechanical systems. This textbook brings together diverse concepts E. Hayashi, C. Heil, H.P. Heinig, J.A. Hogan, E. Kovačević, D. Labate,
of dynamics, combining the efforts of many researchers in the field of J.D. Lakey, D. Larson, M.T. Leon, S. Li, W.-Q Lim, A. Lindner, U. Molter,
mechanics. Bridging the gap between dynamics and engineering ap- A.M. Powell, B. Rom, E. Schulz, T. Sorrells, D. Speegle, K.F. Taylor, J. Tremain,
plications such as microrobotics, virtual reality simulation of interactive D. Walnut, G. Weiss, E. Wilson, G. Zimmermann
mechanical systems, nanomechanics, flexible biosystems, crash simu- 2006 / 374 PP.,13 ILLUS. / HARDCOVER / $89.95
lation, and biomechanics, the book puts into perspective the impor- ISBN_13 978-0-8176-3778-1
ISBN_10 0-8176-3778-8
tance of modeling in the dynamic simulation and solution of problems APPLIED AND NUMERICAL HARMONIC ANALYSIS
in these fields.
Junior/senior undergraduates and first-year graduate engineering stu-
dents taking a course in dynamics, physics, control, robotics, or biome-
chanics will find this a useful book with a strong computer orientation Applied Laplace Transforms
towards the subject. The work may also be used as a self-study resource
or research reference for practitioners in the above-mentioned fields.
and z-Transforms for Scientists
2005 / 720 PP., 215 ILLUS. / HARDCOVER / $129.00 and Engineers
ISBN_13 978-0-8176-4236-5
ISBN_10 0-8176-4236-6 A Computational Approach Using a
Mathematica® Package
Urs Graf, Hochschule für Technik und Architektur, Biel, Switzerland
“This book is a very good tool for scientists and engineers that work in
the fields of applications, especially on practical problems leading to
ordinary differential equations which could be solved through Laplace
transformation.”—ZENTRALBLATT MATH
This book presents the theory and applications of Laplace and z-trans-
forms together with a Mathematica® package developed by the author.
The package substantially enhances the built-in Laplace and z-transforms
facilities of Mathematica®. The emphasis of the work is on the compu-
tational and applied side, particularly in the fields of control engineering,
electrical engineering, and mechanics (heat conduction, diffusion, vibra-
tions). Many worked-out examples from engineering and sciences illus-
trate the applicability of the theory and the usage of the package.
2004 / 500 PP. / HARDCOVER WITH CD-ROM / $89.95
ISBN_13 978-3-7643-2427-8
ISBN_10 3-7643-2427-9
analysis.”—Mathematical Reviews
“This book is a state-of-the-art introduction to the mathematics of
computational finance. The author reviews and extends several re-
cent breakthroughs and also provides new material, which is highly
recommended. The novel use of Mathematica® enhances the learn-
ing experience by letting the reader focus on the essential ideas. I
thoroughly recommend this book to both students and practitioners.”
— Peter Carr, Courant Institute, New York University
2002 / 520 PP., 50 ILLUS. / HARDCOVER WITH CD-ROM / $69.95
ISBN_13 978-0-8176-4197-9
ISBN_10 0-8176-4197-1
CO-PUBLISHED WITH TELOS
Notions of Convexity
Lars Hormander Metric Structures for
2007/414 PP./SOFTCOVER/$39.95
ISBN_13 978-0-8176-4584-7
Riemannian and
ISBN_10 0-8176-4584-5
MODERN BIRKHAUSER CLASSICS
Non-Riemannian Spaces
Mikhail Gromov, Institut des Hautes Etudes Scientifiques,
Bures-sur-Yvette, France
Gnomes in the Fog demonstrating excellent technical control of the underlying mathemat-
ics, the work is focused on the essential results for the development
The Reception of Brouwer’s Intuitionism of the theory.
in the 1920s Biographical data about some sixty eminent mathematicians and an
Dennis E. Hesseling, Den Haag, The Netherlands excellent index round out the work. Historians as well as students inter-
ested in the history of mathematics will find this book useful.
“L.E.J. Brouwer is best known to many mathematicians for his seminal
2005 / 220 PP., 12 ILLUS. / SOFTCOVER / $79.95
contributions to topology. He is also the founder of mathematical intu- ISBN_13 978-0-8176-4353-9
itionism, and a key player in the debate on foundations of mathematics ISBN_10 0-8176-4353-2
that raged for a brief decade in the 1920s, and then subsided. ‘Gnomes
in the Fog’ tells the story of that important and influential episode in the
history of mathematics, in fascinating and delicious detail . … [A]nyone
with an interest in mathematics and its history and philosophy, should The Legacy of Mario Pieri in
enjoy this book. Mathematicians (especially logicians) may find some
surprises in the first chapter, on Brouwer’s predecessors; philosophers
Arithmetic and Geometry
Elena A. Marchisotto, California State University, Northridge, CA and
and science study scholars should especially appreciate the final chap-
James T. Smith, San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA
ter on the cultural context of the debate . … One of the many treasures
to be discovered in reading this book is the rich collection of original Mario Pieri (1860-1913) left a strong impact on many areas of 20th
quotes in the many languages in which the debate took place, along century mathematics. A prominent disciple of two Italian schools at
with the author’s translations.”—MAA ONLINE the University of Turin, namely that of Segre (algebraic geometry) and
2003 / 447 PP. / HARDCOVER / $139.00 Peano (logic), Pieri’s own research influenced many 20th century
ISBN_13 978-3-7643-6536-3
mathematicians in such fields as algebraic and differential geometry,
ISBN_10 3-7643-6536-6
SCIENCE NETWORKS. HISTORICAL STUDIES, VOL. 28 inversive geometry, number theory, and logic.
The Legacy of Mario Pieri in Arithmetic and Geometry is the first of two
volumes that together will provide a broad picture of Pieri’s work. In this
volume, English translations are given for two of Pieri’s most important
results: his postulates for arithmetic, which Peano judged superior to his
own, and his foundation of elementary geometry on the basis of point
and sphere, which Alfred Tarski used as a basis for his own system. Ad-
ditionally, his papers are examined in relation to the research of others,
notably Peano and Tarski.
This beautifully written, thorough treatment of Pieri’s work will
serve historians of mathematics as well as logicians, geometers, and
number theorists.
2007 / 420 PP. / HARDCOVER / $99.00 (TENT.)
ISBN_13 978-0-8176-3210-6
ISBN_10 0-8176-3210-7
103 Trigonometry
Mathematical
Problems
Olympiad Treasures
From the Training of the USA Titu Andreescu, University of Texas,
IMO Team Dallas, TX and Bogdan Enescu, B.P. Has-
Titu Andreescu, University of Texas, deu National College, Buzau, Romania
Dallas, TX and Zuming Feng, Phillips
Exeter Academy, Exeter, NH “I took great pleasure in reading ’Math-
ematical Olympiad Treasures,’ by Titu An-
103 Trigonometry Problems contains dreescu and Bogdan Enescu. This book is
highly-selected problems and solutions the fruit of the prodigious activity of two
used in the training and testing of the well-known creators of mathematics prob-
USA International Mathematical Olympiad lems in various mathematical journals . …
(IMO) team. Though many problems may initially appear impenetrable
’Treasures’ is organized in six chapters. The
to the novice, most can be solved using only elementary high school
first three deal with problems from algebra, geometry and trigonometry,
mathematics techniques. This book’s presentation of problems evolves
number theory and combinatorics. Chapters 4, 5 and 6 give the solu-
through gradual progression in difficulty to build and strengthen students’
tions to problems presented in the first three chapters. In all the chap-
mathematical skills and techniques. It provides an in-depth enrichment
ters, the reader can find numerous challenging problems. All featured
of problem-solving tactics and strategies, along with practical test-taking
solutions are interesting, given in increasing level of difficulty; some of
techniques, to better prepare students for possible participation in vari-
them are real gems that will give great satisfaction to any math lover at-
ous mathematical competitions.
tempting to solve the problems—or even extend them. I believe strongly
Topics covered include: trigonometric formulas and identities, their that ’Mathematical Olympiad Treasures’ will reveal the beauty of math-
applications in the geometry of the triangle, trigonometric equations ematics to all students, teachers and all math lovers.”—MAA ONLINE
and inequalities, and substitutions involving trigonometric functions. Mathematical Olympiad Treasures aims at building a bridge between
Advanced high school students, undergraduates, and mathematics ordinary high school exercises and more sophisticated, intricate and
teachers engaged in competition training will gain both skills and strate- abstract concepts and problems in undergraduate mathematics. The
gies from this cogent problem-solving resource. book contains a stimulating collection of problems in the subjects of
2005 / 214 PP., 79 ILLUS. / SOFTCOVER / $49.95 algebra, geometry and trigonometry, number theory and combinator-
ISBN_13 978-0-8176-4334-8
ISBN_10 0-8176-4334-6
ics. While it may be considered a sequel to Mathematical Olympiad
Challenges, the focus of Treasures is on engaging a wider audience of
undergraduates to think creatively in applying techniques and strategies
to problems in the real world.’
2004 / 238 PP., 99 ILLUS. / SOFTCOVER / $29.95
ISBN_13 978-0-8176-4305-8
ISBN_10 0-8176-4305-2
Reviews of first edition: The Math Problems Notebook is a collection of non-trivial, unconven-
tional problems requiring deep insight and imagination nostalgic of those
“The authors are experienced problem solvers and coaches of math- discussed at the Sunday Math Circles. These Circles were comprised
ematics teams. This expertise shows through and the result is a vol- of college students who had a common passion for mathematics, and
ume that would be a welcome addition to any mathematician’s book- became a place for disseminating beautiful mathematics at an elemen-
shelf.”—MAA ONLINE tary level. Following in the tradition of these math circles, the authors
“This [book] is … much more than just another collection of interesting, hope to inspire further enjoyment of mathematics with their collection
challenging problems, but is instead organized specifically for learning. of problems.
The book expertly weaves together related problems, so that insights The problems cover many topics, including number theory, algebra, com-
gradually become techniques, tricks slowly become methods, and meth- binatorics, geometry and analysis, of varying levels of difficulty; beginning
ods eventually evolve into mastery . … The book is aimed at motivated with simple exercises and following with more difficult problems, chal-
high school and beginning college students and instructors. It can be used lenging enough even for the experienced problem solver. The introduc-
as a text for advanced problem-solving courses, for self-study, or as a re- tory problems focus on the basic methods and tools while the advanced
source for teachers and students training for mathematical competitions, problems aim to develop problem solving techniques, intuition and to
and for teacher professional development, seminars, and workshops. promote further research in the area. Undergraduates and teachers of
I strongly recommend this book for anyone interested in creative prob- advanced mathematics, as will as the casual mathematician will mutually
lem-solving in mathematics . … It has already taken up a prized posi- enjoy The Math Problems Notebook.
tion in my personal library, and is bound to provide me with many 2007 / APPROX. 290 PP., 21 ILLUS. / SOFTCOVER / $39.95 (TENT.)
hours of intellectual pleasure.”—THE MATHEMATICAL GAZETTE ISBN_13 978-0-8176-4546-5
ISBN_10 0-8176-4546-2
This significantly revised and expanded second edition of Mathematical
Olympiad Challenges is a rich collection of problems put together by
two experienced and well-known professors and coaches of the U.S. In-
ternational Mathematical Olympiad Team. Hundreds of beautiful, chal- Exploring, Investigating and
lenging, and instructive problems from algebra, geometry, trigonometry,
combinatorics, and number theory from numerous mathematical com-
Discovering in Mathematics
petitions and journals have been selected and updated. The problems Vasile Berinde, University Baia Mare, Romania
are clustered by topic into self-contained sections with solutions pro- “In the spirit of George Polya’s classic treatise `How to Solve It: A New
vided throughout is on creative solutions to open-ended problems. Aspect of Mathematical Method,’ this book is Vasile Berinde’s attempt to
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