Gamma-Convergence for Beginners

ISBN-13: 9780198507840 / Angielski / Twarda / 2002 / 224 str.

Andrea Braides

Opis

The theory of Gamma-convergence is commonly recognized as an ideal and flexible tool for the description of the asymptotic behaviour of variational problems. Its applications range from the mathematical analysis of composites to the theory of phase transitions, from image processing to fracture mechanics. This text, written by an expert in the field, provides a brief and simple introduction to this subject, based on the treatment of a series of fundamental problems that illustrate the main features and techniques of Gamma-convergence and at the same time provide a stimulating starting point for further studies.

Recenzje

The presentation is overall quite clear, and the style is often captivating. Many figures, examples and exercises complete the monograph. Finally, it is worth adding a mention on the bibiography, which is at present a truly complete account of papers in this area.

O autorze

Prof. Andrea Braides Address Via Balilla 22, 00185 Roma, ITALY Tel (+39)0670452392 (home) (+39)0672594688 (office) Fax (+39)0672594699 Email braides@mat.uniroma2.it Italian, Udine (Italy), April 12,1961