ABSTRACT

This work examines the mathematical aspects of nonlinear wave propagation, emphasizing nonlinear hyperbolic problems. It introduces the tools that are most effective for exploring the problems of local and global existence, singularity formation, and large-time behaviour of solutions, and for the study of perturbation methods.

chapter Chapter 1|45 pages

Linear Wave Propagation

chapter Chapter 2|39 pages

Local and Global Existence

chapter Chapter 3|47 pages

Singularity Formation

chapter Chapter 4|53 pages

Solitons and Inverse Scattering

chapter Chapter 5|30 pages

Perturbation Methods

chapter Chapter 6|53 pages

General Relativity