Critical point theory for Lagrangian systems
Critical point theory for Lagrangian systems
Here is a modern account of the application of critical point theory, specifically Morse theory, to Lagrangian dynamics, with particular emphasis on the existence and multiplicity of periodic orbits of non-autonomous and time-periodic systems.
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Critical point theory for Lagrangian systems
Critical point theory for Lagrangian systems
Lagrangian systems constitute a very important and old class in dynamics. Their origin dates back to the end of the eighteenth century, with Joseph-Louis Lagrange's reformulation of classical mechanics. The main feature of Lagrangian dynamics is its variational flavor: orbits ar…
Topics in critical point theory
by Schechter, Martin, Perera, Kanishka
fromCambridge tracts in mathematics
"This book introduces the reader to powerful methods of critical point theory and details successful contemporary approaches to many problems, some of which had proved resistant to attack by older methods. Topics covered include Morse theory, critical groups, the minimax princip…
Topics in critical point theory
by Schechter, Martin, Perera, Kanishka
fromCambridge tracts in mathematics
Topics in critical point theory
by Schechter, Martin, Perera, Kanishka
fromCambridge tracts in mathematics
"This book introduces the reader to powerful methods of critical point theory and details successful contemporary approaches to many problems, some of which had proved resistant to attack by older methods. Topics covered include Morse theory, critical groups, the minimax princip…