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Linking Methods in Critical Point Theory
Martin Schechter
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Description for Linking Methods in Critical Point Theory
Hardback. This text addresses the issue of critical points (minima, maxima, and minimax points) of functionals (real-valued functions on various spaces) which arise in many nonlinear problems in the physical and social sciences. Num Pages: 311 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBKQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 620.
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As is well known, The Great Divide (a.k.a. The Continental Divide) is formed by the Rocky Mountains stretching from north to south across North America. It creates a virtual "stone wall" so high that wind, rain, snow, etc. cannot cross it. This keeps the weather distinct on both sides. Since railroad trains cannot climb steep grades and tunnels through these mountains are almost formidable, the Canadian Pacific Railroad searched for a mountain pass providing the lowest grade for its tracks. Employees discovered a suitable mountain pass, called the Kicking Horse Pass, el. 5404 ft., near Banff, Alberta. (One can speculate ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Birkhauser Boston Inc United States
Number of pages
311
Condition
New
Number of Pages
294
Place of Publication
Secaucus, United States
ISBN
9780817640958
SKU
V9780817640958
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Reviews for Linking Methods in Critical Point Theory
"The main merit of this work is the utmost clearness through which the author explains some subjects connected with very strong technical difficulties... The particular way used...to introduce the basic aspects of linking methods will be very encouraging and stimulating for young researchers... The book may be warmly recommended to all specialists in this fascinating field of current interest and ... Read more