Number Theory, Fourier Analysis and Geometric Discrepancy

Number Theory, Fourier Analysis and Geometric Discrepancy
Author: Giancarlo Travaglini
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 251
Release: 2014-06-12
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 1139992821

The study of geometric discrepancy, which provides a framework for quantifying the quality of a distribution of a finite set of points, has experienced significant growth in recent decades. This book provides a self-contained course in number theory, Fourier analysis and geometric discrepancy theory, and the relations between them, at the advanced undergraduate or beginning graduate level. It starts as a traditional course in elementary number theory, and introduces the reader to subsequent material on uniform distribution of infinite sequences, and discrepancy of finite sequences. Both modern and classical aspects of the theory are discussed, such as Weyl's criterion, Benford's law, the Koksma–Hlawka inequality, lattice point problems, and irregularities of distribution for convex bodies. Fourier analysis also features prominently, for which the theory is developed in parallel, including topics such as convergence of Fourier series, one-sided trigonometric approximation, the Poisson summation formula, exponential sums, decay of Fourier transforms, and Bessel functions.

Discrepancy Theory

Discrepancy Theory
Author: Dmitriy Bilyk
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Total Pages: 348
Release: 2020-01-20
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 3110651203

The contributions in this book focus on a variety of topics related to discrepancy theory, comprising Fourier techniques to analyze discrepancy, low discrepancy point sets for quasi-Monte Carlo integration, probabilistic discrepancy bounds, dispersion of point sets, pair correlation of sequences, integer points in convex bodies, discrepancy with respect to geometric shapes other than rectangular boxes, and also open problems in discrepany theory.

Fourier Analysis: Volume 1, Theory

Fourier Analysis: Volume 1, Theory
Author: Adrian Constantin
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 368
Release: 2016-05-31
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 1316670805

Fourier analysis aims to decompose functions into a superposition of simple trigonometric functions, whose special features can be exploited to isolate specific components into manageable clusters before reassembling the pieces. This two-volume text presents a largely self-contained treatment, comprising not just the major theoretical aspects (Part I) but also exploring links to other areas of mathematics and applications to science and technology (Part II). Following the historical and conceptual genesis, this book (Part I) provides overviews of basic measure theory and functional analysis, with added insight into complex analysis and the theory of distributions. The material is intended for both beginning and advanced graduate students with a thorough knowledge of advanced calculus and linear algebra. Historical notes are provided and topics are illustrated at every stage by examples and exercises, with separate hints and solutions, thus making the exposition useful both as a course textbook and for individual study.

Fourier Analysis with Applications

Fourier Analysis with Applications
Author: Adrian Constantin
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 368
Release: 2016-06-02
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 1107044103

A two-volume advanced text for graduate students. This first volume covers the theory of Fourier analysis.

Fourier Analysis on Polytopes and the Geometry of Numbers

Fourier Analysis on Polytopes and the Geometry of Numbers
Author: Sinai Robins
Publisher: American Mathematical Society
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2024-04-24
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 1470470330

This book offers a gentle introduction to the geometry of numbers from a modern Fourier-analytic point of view. One of the main themes is the transfer of geometric knowledge of a polytope to analytic knowledge of its Fourier transform. The Fourier transform preserves all of the information of a polytope, and turns its geometry into analysis. The approach is unique, and streamlines this emerging field by presenting new simple proofs of some basic results of the field. In addition, each chapter is fitted with many exercises, some of which have solutions and hints in an appendix. Thus, an individual learner will have an easier time absorbing the material on their own, or as part of a class. Overall, this book provides an introduction appropriate for an advanced undergraduate, a beginning graduate student, or researcher interested in exploring this important expanding field.

Fourier Analysis and Hausdorff Dimension

Fourier Analysis and Hausdorff Dimension
Author: Pertti Mattila
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 455
Release: 2015-07-22
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 1316352528

During the past two decades there has been active interplay between geometric measure theory and Fourier analysis. This book describes part of that development, concentrating on the relationship between the Fourier transform and Hausdorff dimension. The main topics concern applications of the Fourier transform to geometric problems involving Hausdorff dimension, such as Marstrand type projection theorems and Falconer's distance set problem, and the role of Hausdorff dimension in modern Fourier analysis, especially in Kakeya methods and Fourier restriction phenomena. The discussion includes both classical results and recent developments in the area. The author emphasises partial results of important open problems, for example, Falconer's distance set conjecture, the Kakeya conjecture and the Fourier restriction conjecture. Essentially self-contained, this book is suitable for graduate students and researchers in mathematics.

A Panorama of Discrepancy Theory

A Panorama of Discrepancy Theory
Author: William Chen
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 708
Release: 2014-10-07
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 3319046969

This is the first work on Discrepancy Theory to show the present variety of points of view and applications covering the areas Classical and Geometric Discrepancy Theory, Combinatorial Discrepancy Theory and Applications and Constructions. It consists of several chapters, written by experts in their respective fields and focusing on the different aspects of the theory. Discrepancy theory concerns the problem of replacing a continuous object with a discrete sampling and is currently located at the crossroads of number theory, combinatorics, Fourier analysis, algorithms and complexity, probability theory and numerical analysis. This book presents an invitation to researchers and students to explore the different methods and is meant to motivate interdisciplinary research.

Random Graphs, Geometry and Asymptotic Structure

Random Graphs, Geometry and Asymptotic Structure
Author: Michael Krivelevich
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 129
Release: 2016-04-25
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 1107136571

A concise introduction, aimed at young researchers, to recent developments of a geometric and topological nature in random graphs.

The Geometry of Celestial Mechanics

The Geometry of Celestial Mechanics
Author: Hansjörg Geiges
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2016-03-24
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 1107125405

A first course in celestial mechanics emphasising the variety of geometric ideas that have shaped the subject.

Finite Geometry and Combinatorial Applications

Finite Geometry and Combinatorial Applications
Author: Simeon Ball
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 299
Release: 2015-06-26
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 1316301044

The projective and polar geometries that arise from a vector space over a finite field are particularly useful in the construction of combinatorial objects, such as latin squares, designs, codes and graphs. This book provides an introduction to these geometries and their many applications to other areas of combinatorics. Coverage includes a detailed treatment of the forbidden subgraph problem from a geometrical point of view, and a chapter on maximum distance separable codes, which includes a proof that such codes over prime fields are short. The author also provides more than 100 exercises (complete with detailed solutions), which show the diversity of applications of finite fields and their geometries. Finite Geometry and Combinatorial Applications is ideal for anyone, from a third-year undergraduate to a researcher, who wishes to familiarise themselves with and gain an appreciation of finite geometry.