Generalized Functions and Partial Differential Equations by Avner Friedman

Generalized Functions and Partial Differential Equations by Avner Friedman

This self-contained treatment develops the theory of generalized functions and the theory of distributions, and it systematically applies them to solving a variety of problems in partial differential equations. A major portion of the text is based on material included in the books of L. Schwartz, who developed the theory of distributions, and in the books of Gelfand and Shilov, who deal with generalized functions of any class and their use in solving the Cauchy problem. In addition, the author provides applications developed through his own research. Geared toward upper-level undergraduates and graduate students, the text assumes a sound knowledge of both real and complex variables. Familiarity with the basic theory of functional analysis, especially normed spaces, is helpful but not necessary. An introductory chapter features helpful background on topological spaces. Applications to partial differential equations include a treatment of the Cauchy problem, the Goursat problem, fundamental solutions, existence and differentiality of solutions of equations with constants, coefficients, and related topics. Supplementary materials include end-of-chapter problems, bibliographical remarks, and a bibliography.

Avner Friedman is Director of the Mathematical Biosciences Institute at Ohio State University. Dover has reprinted several of his books on partial and stochastic differential equations and on the role of mathematics in industrial problems.

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ISBN 13	9780486446103
ISBN 10	0486446107
Title	Generalized Functions and Partial Differential Equations
Author	Avner Friedman
Series	Dover Books On Mathema 14tics
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Dover Publications Inc.
Year published	2006-01-27
Number of pages	352
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