The Small Dispersion Limit of the Korteweg-deVries Equations

"The Small Dispersion Limit of the Korteweg-de Vries Equations" explores the behavior of solutions to the Korteweg-de Vries (KdV) equation as the dispersion parameter approaches zero. This limit is crucial for understanding the transition from dispersive wave phenomena to non-dispersive behavior, with applications in various fields such as fluid dynamics, plasma physics, and nonlinear optics.

Authored by C. David Levermore and Peter D. Lax, this work delves into the mathematical analysis required to rigorously derive and characterize the small dispersion limit. The book provides insights into the formation of shock waves and other singular structures that arise in this limit. It is an essential resource for researchers and graduate students in applied mathematics, physics, and engineering who are interested in nonlinear wave phenomena and the asymptotic analysis of partial differential equations.

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