Group-theoretic methods in mechanics and applied mathematics

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Group-theoretic methods in mechanics and applied mathematics

D.M. Klimov and V. Ph. Zhuravlev

(Differential and integral equations and their applications, v. 2)

Taylor & Francis, 2002

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 222-223) and index

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Description

Group analysis of differential equations has applications to various problems in nonlinear mechanics and physics. For the first time, this book gives the systematic group analysis of main postulates of classical and relativistic mechanics. The consistent presentation of Lie group theory is illustrated by plentiful examples. Symmetries and conservation laws of differential equations are studied. Specific equations and problems of mechanics and physics are considered, and exact solutions are given for the following equations: dynamics of rigid body, heat transfer, wave, hydrodynamics, Thomas-Fermi and more. The author pays particular attention to the application of group analysis to developing asymptotic methods of applied mathematics in problems with small parameter. The methods are used to solve basic equations (Van Der Pol's equation, Duffing equation, etc.) encountered in the theory of nonlinear oscillations. This book is intended for a wide range of scientists, engineers and students in the fields of applied mathematics, mechanics and physics.

Table of Contents

Annotation Preface. Basic Notions of Lie Groups. Group Analysis of Basic Postulates of Classical and Relativistic Mechanics. Fundamental Theorems and Conservation Laws. Applications of Group Analysis to Problems of Mechanics and Physics. Construction of Asymptotic Expansions with the Aid of Group Methods. Nonlinear Problems in Theory of Oscillations References. Index.

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  • NCID
    BA58818362
  • ISBN
    • 0415298636
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    London
  • Pages/Volumes
    ix, 230 p.
  • Size
    26 cm
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