Tento autor je emeritním profesorem matematiky, který založil nakladatelství s cílem vydávat vědecké knihy v nizozemštině. Jeho snahou je zpřístupnit matematiku širšímu publiku a usnadnit její pochopení v mateřském jazyce. Jeho práce se zaměřuje na popularizaci matematiky mezi nerodinnými matematiky. Toto nakladatelství se soustředí na vědecké publikace, zejména z oblasti matematiky.
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.
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.
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.