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Fundamentals of Advanced Mathematics V3

  • 1st Edition - September 18, 2019
  • Latest edition
  • Author: Henri Bourles
  • Language: English

Fundamentals of Advanced Mathematics, Volume Three, begins with the study of differential and analytic infinite-dimensional manifolds, then progresses into fibered bundles,… Read more

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Fundamentals of Advanced Mathematics, Volume Three, begins with the study of differential and analytic infinite-dimensional manifolds, then progresses into fibered bundles, in particular, tangent and cotangent bundles. In addition, subjects covered include the tensor calculus on manifolds, differential and integral calculus on manifolds (general Stokes formula, integral curves and manifolds), an analysis on Lie groups, the Haar measure, the convolution of functions and distributions, and the harmonic analysis over a Lie group. Finally, the theory of connections is (linear connections, principal connections, and Cartan connections) covered, as is the calculus of variations in Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations.

This volume is the prerequisite to the analytic and geometric study of nonlinear systems.

Key features

  • Includes sections on differential and analytic manifolds, vector bundles, tensors, Lie derivatives, applications to algebraic topology, and more
  • Presents an ideal prerequisite resource on the analytic and geometric study of nonlinear systems
  • Provides theory as well as practical information

Readership

Graduate students in Systems Theory, Robotics, Physics or Mathematics; research engineers in Automatic control and/or robotics; assistant professors and professors in Automatic control and/or robotics

Table of contents

1. Differential and analytic manifolds

2.1. Manifolds

2.2. Tangent vectors

2.3. Tangent linear mappings and submanifolds

2.4. Lie groups

2. Fibered bundles

2.1. Tangent bundle and cotangent bundle

2.2. Fibrations

2.3. Vector bundles

2.4. Manifolds of mappings

3. Tensor calculus on manifolds

2.1. Tensors

2.2. Tensor fields

2.3. Differential forms

4. Differential and integral calculus on manifolds

4.1. Distributions and differential operators

4.2. Lie derivative

4.3. Exterior differential

4.4. Stokes formula and its applications

4.5. Elements of algebraic topology

4.6. Integral curves and integral manifolds

5. Connections

5.1. Linear connections on a vector bundle

5.2. Principal connexions

6. Calculus of variations and optimal control

6.1. Minima

6.2. Calculus of variations

6.3. Optimal control

Review quotes

"The present volume is the third one of a series which presents the fundamental elements of advanced mathematics that is at the basis of a number of contemporary scientific methods. More precisely, it deals with differential and integral calculus in their local and global components. The book is designed not only for mathematicians, but also for everyone who uses mathematics and needs to understand the control of nonlinear systems (in particular physicists and engineers). The ambitious goal is achieved also thanks to an excellent organization of the topics and the use of a very clear and understandable language. Interesting short historical notes introduce the different topics and help to frame the evolution of concept. The exposition is illustrated with some figures that help a lot in understanding the not easy topics. Very useful attachments are provided: a careful list of notation and term indeces, a reach bibliography, a list of cited authors with biographical notes." —ZBMath

"The book under review is the third volume in a series that lays a solid foundation for advanced mathematics, serving as a fundamental resource for various contemporary scientific methodologies. This particular volume explores the intricate realms of both differential and integral calculus, providing a comprehensive examination of their local and global components. While primarily intended for mathematicians, the book transcends disciplinary boundaries and aims to be read by individuals from diverse fields who utilize mathematics in their work, including physicists and engineers."—MathSciNet

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: October 11, 2019
  • Language: English

About the author

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Henri Bourles

Henri Bourlès is Full Professor and Chair at the Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers, Paris, France.
Affiliations and expertise
Conservatoire National des Arts et Metiers, France

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