Este autor es un profesor emérito de Matemáticas que fundó una editorial con el objetivo de publicar libros científicos en holandés. Su empeño es hacer las matemáticas más accesibles a un público más amplio y facilitar su comprensión en la lengua materna. Su trabajo se centra en la promoción de las matemáticas entre los no matemáticos. Esta editorial se concentra en publicaciones científicas, especialmente en el campo de las matemáticas.
The biography highlights the unique achievements of a prominent French mathematician and physicist, offering insights into his contributions to science. It also delves into his interactions with other notable scientists, providing a broader context of his influence and relationships within the scientific community. This first English biography presents a comprehensive view of his life and work, making it an engaging read for those interested in the history of science.
For lecture courses that cover the classical theory of nonlinear differential equations associated with Poincare and Lyapunov and introduce the student to the ideas of bifurcation theory and chaos, this text is ideal. Its excellent pedagogical style typically consists of an insightful overview followed by theorems, illustrative examples, and exercises.
This workbook focuses on perturbation theory and its applications in natural and engineering sciences. It covers boundary layer theory, multi-timescale phenomena, and nonlinear equations, providing analysis, examples, and advanced problems. Ideal for senior undergraduates and beginning graduate students, it includes illustrations and exercises for enhanced understanding.