Multiparameter eigenvalue problems, Volume 82 (Mathematics in Science and Engineering) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0120658011 ISBN 13: 9780120658015

Publisher: Academic Press, 1972

Synopsis

One of the masters in the differential equations community, the late F.V. Atkinson contributed seminal research to multiparameter spectral theory and Sturm-Liouville theory. His ideas and techniques have long inspired researchers and continue to stimulate discussion. With the help of co-author Angelo B. Mingarelli, Multiparameter Eigenvalue Sturm-Liouville Theory reflects much of Dr. Atkinson's final work.After covering standard multiparameter problems, the book investigates the conditions for eigenvalues to be real and form a discrete set. It gives results on the determinants of functions, presents oscillation methods for Sturm-Liouville systems and other multiparameter systems, and offers an alternative approach to multiparameter Sturm-Liouville problems in the case of two equations and two parameters. In addition to discussing the distribution of eigenvalues and infinite limit-points of the set of eigenvalues, the text focuses on proofs of the completeness of the eigenfunctions of a multiparameter Sturm-Liouville problem involving finite intervals. It also explores the limit-point, limit-circle classification as well as eigenfunction expansions.A lasting tribute to Dr. Atkinson's contributions that spanned more than 40 years, this book covers the full multiparameter theory as applied to second-order linear equations. It considers the spectral theory of multiparameter problems in detail for both regular and singular cases.

Edition details

• Publisher: Academic Press
• Publication date: 1972
• ISBN 10: 0120658011
• ISBN 13: 9780120658015
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 209
• Editor: Atkinson