Notes on Hamiltonian Dynamical Systems (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781009151146)

Starting with the basics of Hamiltonian dynamics and canonical transformations, this text follows the historical development of the theory culminating in recent results: the Kolmogorov-Arnold-Moser theorem, Nekhoroshev's theorem and superexponential stability. Its analytic approach allows students to learn about perturbation methods leading to advanced results. Key topics covered include Liouville's theorem, the proof of Poincaré's non-integrability theorem and the nonlinear dynamics in the neighbourhood of equilibria. The theorem of Kolmogorov on persistence of invariant tori and the theory of exponential stability of Nekhoroshev are proved via constructive algorithms based on the Lie series method. A final chapter is devoted to the discovery of chaos by Poincaré and its relations with integrability, also including recent results on superexponential stability. Written in an accessible, self-contained way with few prerequisites, this book can serve as an introductory text for senior undergraduate and graduate students.

Author: Antonio Giorgilli
ISBN-10: 1009151142
ISBN-13: 9781009151146
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 04/05/2022
Pages: 472
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.75lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.00d