F. Gesztesy, H. Holden, J. Michor, and G. Teschl:
Soliton Equations and Their Algebro-Geometric Solutions
Volume II: (1+1)-Dimensional Discrete Models
Cambridge studies in advanced mathematics, Vol. 114
Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2008
About
The focus of this book is on algebro-geometric solutions of completely integrable, nonlinear, difference-differential equations in (1+1)-dimensions, also known as soliton equations. Explicitly treated integrable models include the Toda, Kac-van Moerbeke, and Ablowitz-Ladik hierarchies. An extensive treatment of the class of algebro-geometric solutions in the stationary as well as time-dependent contexts is provided. The formalism presented includes trace formulas, Dubrovin-type initial value problems, Baker-Akhiezer functions, and theta function representations of all relevant quantities involved. The book uses techniques from the theory of differential equations, spectral analysis, and elements of algebraic geometry (most notably, the theory of compact Riemann surfaces). The presentation is rigorous, detailed, and self-contained with ample background material. Detailed notes for each chapter together with an extensive bibliography enhance the presentation offered in the main text.
Volume I
Here you find more information about Volume I
Review
The book is described in a review by Emma Previato in MathSciNet (Mathematical Reviews) [MR2446594] and by Yuri V. Rogovchenko in Zentralblatt
[Zbl 1151.37056].
Errata and Addenda
[pdf] (Last updated: June 27, 2011).
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Link to the authors
- Fritz Gesztesy, University of Missouri, Columbia, USA [homepage]
- Helge Holden, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway [homepage]
- Johanna Michor, University of Vienna, Austria [homepage]
- Gerald Teschl, University of Vienna, Austria [homepage]
Table of contents
Introduction
1. The Toda hierarchy
2. The Kac-van Moerbeke hierarchy
3. The Ablowitz-Ladik hierarchy
Appendix A. Algebraic curves and their theta functions in a nutshell
Appendix B. Hyperelliptic curves of the Toda-type
Appendix C. Asymptotic spectral parameter expansions
Appendix D. Lagrange interpolation
List of symbols
Bibliography
Index
Errata and Addenda for Volume I
Sample chapter