Spectral Theory for Random and Nonautonomous Parabolic Equations and Applications / Edition 1

by Janusz Mierczynski, Wenxian Shen

Overview

Providing a basic tool for studying nonlinear problems, Spectral Theory for Random and Nonautonomous Parabolic Equations and Applications focuses on the principal spectral theory for general time-dependent and random parabolic equations and systems. The text contains many new results and considers existing results from a fresh perspective.

Taking a clear, unified, and self-contained approach, the authors first develop the abstract general theory in the framework of weak solutions, before turning to cases of random and nonautonomous equations. They prove that time dependence and randomness do not reduce the principal spectrum and Lyapunov exponents of nonautonomous and random parabolic equations. The book also addresses classical Faber–Krahn inequalities for elliptic and time-periodic problems and extends the linear theory for scalar nonautonomous and random parabolic equations to cooperative systems. The final chapter presents applications to Kolmogorov systems of parabolic equations.

By thoroughly explaining the spectral theory for nonautonomous and random linear parabolic equations, this resource reveals the importance of the theory in examining nonlinear problems.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781584888956
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	03/24/2008
Series:	Monographs and Surveys in Pure and Applied Mathematics , #139
Pages:	336
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

Mierczynski, Janusz; Shen, Wenxian

Table of Contents

Introduction. Fundamental Properties in the General Setting. Spectral Theory in the General Setting. Spectral Theory in Nonautonomous and Random Cases. Influence of Spatial-Temporal Variations and the Shape of Domain. Cooperative Systems of Parabolic Equations. Applications to Kolmogorov Systems of Parabolic Equations. References. Index.

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From the Publisher

… a clear and interesting account of the principal spectral theory for general time-dependent and random linear parabolic equations and systems. It contains many new results and puts some already known results in a new framework. …
—Krystyna Twardowksa, Mathematical Reviews, Issue 2010g

Editorial Reviews

… a clear and interesting account of the principal spectral theory for general time-dependent and random linear parabolic equations and systems. It contains many new results and puts some already known results in a new framework. …
—Krystyna Twardowksa, Mathematical Reviews, Issue 2010g

From the Publisher