Differential Equations, Dynamical Systems, and Linear Algebra

This book is about dynamical aspects of ordinary differential equations and the relations between dynamical systems and certain fields outside pure mathematics. A prominent role is played by the structure theory of linear operators on finite-dimensional vector spaces; the authors have included a self-contained treatment of that subject.

2. Differentiability of the Flow of Autonomous Equations.

Front Cover; Differential Equations, Dynamical Systems, and Linear Algebra; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface; CHAPTER 1. FIRST EXAMPLES; 1. The Simplest Examples; 2. Linear Systems with Constant Coefficients; Notes; CHAPTER 2. NEWTON'S EQUATION AND KEPLER'S LAW; 1. Harmonic Oscillators; 2. Some Calculus Background; 3. Conservative Force Fields; 4. Central Force Fields; 5. States; 6. Elliptical Planetary Orbits; Notes; CHAPTER 3. LINEAR SYSTEMS WITH CONSTANT COEFICIENTS AND REAL EIGENVALUES; 1. Basic Linear Algebra; 2. Real Eigenvalues.

3. Differential Equations with Real, Distinct Eigenvalues4. Complex Eigenvalues; CHAPTER 4. LINEAR SYSTEMS WITH CONSTANT COEFFICIENTS AND COMPLEX EIGENVALUES; 1. Complex Vector Spaces; 2. Real Operators with Complex Eigenvalues; 3. Application of Complex Linear Algebra to Differential Equations; CHAPTER 5. LINEAR SYSTEMS AND EXPONENTIALS OF OPERATORS; 1. Review of Topology in Rn; 2. New Norms for Old; 3. Exponentials of Operators; 4. Homogeneous Linear Systems; 5. A Nonhomogeneous Equation; 6. Higher Order Systems; Notes; CHAPTER 6. LINEAR SYSTEMS AND CANONICAL FORMS OF OPERATORS.

1. The Primary Decomposition2. The S + N Decomposition; 3. Nilpote…