Variational Analysis and Applications

Variational Analysis and Applications
Author: Boris S. Mordukhovich
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 636
Release: 2018-08-02
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 3319927752

Building on fundamental results in variational analysis, this monograph presents new and recent developments in the field as well as selected applications. Accessible to a broad spectrum of potential readers, the main material is presented in finite-dimensional spaces. Infinite-dimensional developments are discussed at the end of each chapter with comprehensive commentaries which emphasize the essence of major results, track the genesis of ideas, provide historical comments, and illuminate challenging open questions and directions for future research. The first half of the book (Chapters 1–6) gives a systematic exposition of key concepts and facts, containing basic material as well as some recent and new developments. These first chapters are particularly accessible to masters/doctoral students taking courses in modern optimization, variational analysis, applied analysis, variational inequalities, and variational methods. The reader’s development of skills will be facilitated as they work through each, or a portion of, the multitude of exercises of varying levels. Additionally, the reader may find hints and references to more difficult exercises and are encouraged to receive further inspiration from the gems in chapter commentaries. Chapters 7–10 focus on recent results and applications of variational analysis to advanced problems in modern optimization theory, including its hierarchical and multiobjective aspects, as well as microeconomics, and related areas. It will be of great use to researchers and professionals in applied and behavioral sciences and engineering.

Functional Analysis

Functional Analysis
Author: R.E. Edwards
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 802
Release: 2012-10-25
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 0486145107

"The book contains an enormous amount of information — mathematical, bibliographical and historical — interwoven with some outstanding heuristic discussions." — Mathematical Reviews. In this massive graduate-level study, Emeritus Professor Edwards (Australian National University, Canberra) presents a balanced account of both the abstract theory and the applications of linear functional analysis. Written for readers with a basic knowledge of set theory, general topology, and vector spaces, the book includes an abundance of carefully chosen illustrative examples and excellent exercises at the end of each chapter. Beginning with a chapter of preliminaries on set theory and topology, Dr. Edwards then presents detailed, in-depth discussions of vector spaces and topological vector spaces, the Hahn-Banach theorem (including applications to potential theory, approximation theory, game theory, and other fields) and fixed-point theorems. Subsequent chapters focus on topological duals of certain spaces: radon measures, distribution and linear partial differential equations, open mapping and closed graph theorems, boundedness principles, duality theory, the theory of compact operators and the Krein-Milman theorem and its applications to commutative harmonic analysis. Clearly and concisely written, Dr. Edwards's book offers rewarding reading to mathematicians and physicists with an interest in the important field of functional analysis. Because of the broad scope of its coverage, this volume will be especially valuable to the reader with a basic knowledge of functional analysis who wishes to learn about parts of the subject other than his own specialties. A comprehensive 32-page bibliography supplies a rich source of references to the basic literature.

Advanced Production Decline Analysis and Application

Advanced Production Decline Analysis and Application
Author: Hedong Sun
Publisher: Gulf Professional Publishing
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2015-02-12
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0128026278

In recent years, production decline-curve analysis has become the most widely used tool in the industry for oil and gas reservoir production analysis. However, most curve analysis is done by computer today, promoting a "black-box" approach to engineering and leaving engineers with little background in the fundamentals of decline analysis. Advanced Production Decline Analysis and Application starts from the basic concept of advanced production decline analysis, and thoroughly discusses several decline methods, such as Arps, Fetkovich, Blasingame, Agarwal-Gardner, NPI, transient, long linear flow, and FMB. A practical systematic introduction to each method helps the reservoir engineer understand the physical and mathematical models, solve the type curves and match up analysis, analyze the processes and examples, and reconstruct all the examples by hand, giving way to master the fundamentals behind the software. An appendix explains the nomenclature and major equations, and as an added bonus, online computer programs are available for download. - Understand the most comprehensive and current list of decline methods, including Arps, Fetkovich, Blasingame, and Agarwal-Gardner - Gain expert knowledge with principles, processes, real-world cases and field examples - Includes online downloadable computer programs on Blasingame decline type curves and normalized pseudo-pressure of gas wells

Real Analysis and Applications

Real Analysis and Applications
Author: Kenneth R. Davidson
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 523
Release: 2009-10-13
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 0387980989

This new approach to real analysis stresses the use of the subject with respect to applications, i.e., how the principles and theory of real analysis can be applied in a variety of settings in subjects ranging from Fourier series and polynomial approximation to discrete dynamical systems and nonlinear optimization. Users will be prepared for more intensive work in each topic through these applications and their accompanying exercises. This book is appropriate for math enthusiasts with a prior knowledge of both calculus and linear algebra.

Cluster Analysis for Applications

Cluster Analysis for Applications
Author: Michael R. Anderberg
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 376
Release: 2014-05-10
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 1483191397

Cluster Analysis for Applications deals with methods and various applications of cluster analysis. Topics covered range from variables and scales to measures of association among variables and among data units. Conceptual problems in cluster analysis are discussed, along with hierarchical and non-hierarchical clustering methods. The necessary elements of data analysis, statistics, cluster analysis, and computer implementation are integrated vertically to cover the complete path from raw data to a finished analysis. Comprised of 10 chapters, this book begins with an introduction to the subject of cluster analysis and its uses as well as category sorting problems and the need for cluster analysis algorithms. The next three chapters give a detailed account of variables and association measures, with emphasis on strategies for dealing with problems containing variables of mixed types. Subsequent chapters focus on the central techniques of cluster analysis with particular reference to computational considerations; interpretation of clustering results; and techniques and strategies for making the most effective use of cluster analysis. The final chapter suggests an approach for the evaluation of alternative clustering methods. The presentation is capped with a complete set of implementing computer programs listed in the Appendices to make the use of cluster analysis as painless and free of mechanical error as is possible. This monograph is intended for students and workers who have encountered the notion of cluster analysis.

Introductory Functional Analysis with Applications

Introductory Functional Analysis with Applications
Author: Erwin Kreyszig
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 706
Release: 1991-01-16
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 0471504599

KREYSZIG The Wiley Classics Library consists of selected books originally published by John Wiley & Sons that have become recognized classics in their respective fields. With these new unabridged and inexpensive editions, Wiley hopes to extend the life of these important works by making them available to future generations of mathematicians and scientists. Currently available in the Series: Emil Artin Geometnc Algebra R. W. Carter Simple Groups Of Lie Type Richard Courant Differential and Integrai Calculus. Volume I Richard Courant Differential and Integral Calculus. Volume II Richard Courant & D. Hilbert Methods of Mathematical Physics, Volume I Richard Courant & D. Hilbert Methods of Mathematical Physics. Volume II Harold M. S. Coxeter Introduction to Modern Geometry. Second Edition Charles W. Curtis, Irving Reiner Representation Theory of Finite Groups and Associative Algebras Nelson Dunford, Jacob T. Schwartz unear Operators. Part One. General Theory Nelson Dunford. Jacob T. Schwartz Linear Operators, Part Two. Spectral Theory—Self Adjant Operators in Hilbert Space Nelson Dunford, Jacob T. Schwartz Linear Operators. Part Three. Spectral Operators Peter Henrici Applied and Computational Complex Analysis. Volume I—Power Senes-lntegrauon-Contormal Mapping-Locatvon of Zeros Peter Hilton, Yet-Chiang Wu A Course in Modern Algebra Harry Hochstadt Integral Equations Erwin Kreyszig Introductory Functional Analysis with Applications P. M. Prenter Splines and Variational Methods C. L. Siegel Topics in Complex Function Theory. Volume I —Elliptic Functions and Uniformizatton Theory C. L. Siegel Topics in Complex Function Theory. Volume II —Automorphic and Abelian Integrals C. L. Siegel Topics In Complex Function Theory. Volume III —Abelian Functions & Modular Functions of Several Variables J. J. Stoker Differential Geometry

Matrix Analysis and Applications

Matrix Analysis and Applications
Author: Xian-Da Zhang
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 761
Release: 2017-10-05
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1108417418

The theory, methods and applications of matrix analysis are presented here in a novel theoretical framework.

Real Analysis with Real Applications

Real Analysis with Real Applications
Author: Kenneth R. Davidson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 652
Release: 2002
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN:

Using a progressive but flexible format, this book contains a series of independent chapters that show how the principles and theory of real analysis can be applied in a variety of settings-in subjects ranging from Fourier series and polynomial approximation to discrete dynamical systems and nonlinear optimization. Users will be prepared for more intensive work in each topic through these applications and their accompanying exercises. Chapter topics under the abstract analysis heading include: the real numbers, series, the topology of R^n, functions, normed vector spaces, differentiation and integration, and limits of functions. Applications cover approximation by polynomials, discrete dynamical systems, differential equations, Fourier series and physics, Fourier series and approximation, wavelets, and convexity and optimization. For math enthusiasts with a prior knowledge of both calculus and linear algebra.

Analysis for Applied Mathematics

Analysis for Applied Mathematics
Author: Ward Cheney
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 455
Release: 2013-04-17
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 1475735596

This well-written book contains the analytical tools, concepts, and viewpoints needed for modern applied mathematics. It treats various practical methods for solving problems such as differential equations, boundary value problems, and integral equations. Pragmatic approaches to difficult equations are presented, including the Galerkin method, the method of iteration, Newton’s method, projection techniques, and homotopy methods.

Business and Competitive Analysis

Business and Competitive Analysis
Author: Craig S. Fleisher
Publisher: FT Press
Total Pages: 656
Release: 2007
Genre: Business intelligence
ISBN: 0131873660

Resource for companies to improve strategic planning and ensure they are implementing effective corporate strategy. bull; Presents a comprehensive range of methods to analyse the tools that analyse business, competitive data, and market information. bull; Consistent approach and detailed instructions allow for readers to implement strategy quickly and effectively. bull; Management consultants and strategy departments can use this book to make a case for the most effective method to apply to any problem.