Lie Algebras, Geometry, and Toda-Type Systems

Erscheinungsjahr 2003
ISBN: 978-0-521-47923-3
Verlag: Cambridge University Press

Buch, Englisch, Band 8, 267 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 440 g

Reihe: Cambridge Lecture Notes in Physics

This book introduces the use of Lie algebra and differential geometry methods to study nonlinear integrable systems of Toda type. Many challenging problems in theoretical physics are related to the solution of nonlinear systems of partial differential equations. One of the most fruitful approaches in recent years has resulted from a merging of group algebraic and geometric techniques. The book gives a comprehensive introduction to this exciting branch of science. Chapters 1 and 2 review basic notions of Lie algebras and differential geometry with an emphasis on further applications to integrable nonlinear systems. Chapter 3 contains a derivation of Toda type systems and their general solutions based on Lie algebra and differential geometry methods. The last chapter examines explicit solutions of the corresponding equations. The book is written in an accessible 'lecture note' style with many examples and exercises to illustrate key points and to reinforce understanding.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Razumov, Alexander V.

Saveliev, Mikhail V.

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Physik Physik Allgemein Theoretische Physik, Mathematische Physik, Computerphysik
• Naturwissenschaften Physik Physik Allgemein Geschichte der Physik
• Naturwissenschaften Physik Physik Allgemein Experimentalphysik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface; 1. Introductory data on Lie algebras; 2. Basic notions of differential geometry; 3. Differential geometry of Toda type systems; 4. Toda type systems and their explicit solutions; References; Subject index.