Linear Operators and Their Spectra

Davies, E. Brian

ISBN 10: 0521866294 / ISBN 13: 9780521866293

Published by West Nyack, New York, U.S.A.: Cambridge Univ Pr, 2007

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Bibliographic Details

Title: Linear Operators and Their Spectra

Publisher: West Nyack, New York, U.S.A.: Cambridge Univ Pr

Publication Date: 2007

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Edition: 1st Edition

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Synopsis:

Authoritative text presenting a broad view of the spectral theory of non-self-adjoint linear operators.

Review:

'One will look in vain for the notions of pseudospectrum, hull and numerical range in standard functional analysis texts, so Davies has done us a great service by explaining them through beautiful theorems and examples. More generally, his book is the first to offer a comprehensive survey of the spectral theory of non-self-adjoint operators, including both 'classical' and 'cutting edge' results, showing that this theory holds as much promise as the self-adjoint theory in both foundations and application. The scope of the book is truly enormous and is only partly reflected by listing the chapter titles ... [a] beautiful volume, which has no competitors.' The Mathematical Intelligencer