Principle of least action in geometry and dynamics, the
Auteur :
Siburg, Karl Friedrich
Éditeur :
Siburg, Karl Friedrich
ISBN :
9783540219446
Date de publication :
17 mai 2004
Dimensions :
23,4 x 15,6 x 0,8 cm
Poids :
480 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Allemagne
The variational methods by Aubry, Mather, and Mane give deep insight into the dynamics of convex Lagrangian systems. This book shows how this Principle of Least Action appears in a variety of settings (billiards, length spectrum, Hofer geometry, modern symplectic geometry).