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Why Don’t Rabbits Rule The World?

Mathematical answers to life’s key questions

by Ben Sparks, Dr Katie Steckles ...

Series series Smart Thinking
Have you ever wondered why, despite their adorable exterior, rabbits haven't taken over the world? Are you struggling to land a date? Or bend a free kick like Beckham?These questions - though frustrating and sometimes absurd - are more than just matters of bad luck. They're puzzles that mathematics can help solve.In Why Don't Rabbits Rule the World?, mathematicians Ben Sparks and Dr. Katie ... Read more

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Have you ever wondered why, despite their adorable exterior, rabbits haven't taken over the world? Are you struggling to land a date? Or bend a free kick like Beckham?These questions - though frustrating and sometimes absurd - are more than just matters of bad luck. They're puzzles that mathematics can help solve.In Why Don't Rabbits Rule the World?, mathematicians Ben Sparks and Dr. Katie
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Spectral Geometry of Partial Differential Operators

by Michael Ruzhansky, Makhmud Sadybekov, Durvudkhan Suragan ...

Series series Chapman & Hall/CRC Monographs and Research Notes in Mathematics
The aim of Spectral Geometry of Partial Differential Operators is to provide a basic and self-contained introduction to the ideas underpinning spectral geometric inequalities arising in the theory of partial differential equations.Historically, one of the first inequalities of the spectral geometry was the minimization problem of the first eigenvalue of the Dirichlet Laplacian. Nowadays, this type ... Read more

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The aim of Spectral Geometry of Partial Differential Operators is to provide a basic and self-contained introduction to the ideas underpinning spectral geometric inequalities arising in the theory of partial differential equations.Historically, one of the first inequalities of the spectral geometry was the minimization problem of the first eigenvalue of the Dirichlet Laplacian. Nowadays, this type
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Evolutionary Equations

Picard's Theorem for Partial Differential Equations, and Applications

by Christian Seifert, Sascha Trostorff, Marcus Waurick ...

Series series Mathematics and Statistics (R0)
This open access book provides a solution theory for time-dependent partial differential equations, which classically have not been accessible by a unified method. Instead of using sophisticated techniques and methods, the approach is elementary in the sense that only Hilbert space methods and some basic theory of complex analysis are required. Nevertheless, key properties of solutions can be ... Read more

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This open access book provides a solution theory for time-dependent partial differential equations, which classically have not been accessible by a unified method. Instead of using sophisticated techniques and methods, the approach is elementary in the sense that only Hilbert space methods and some basic theory of complex analysis are required. Nevertheless, key properties of solutions can be
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Introducción a la estadística con aplicaciones en Ciencias Sociales

by Humberto Llinás Solano, Jesús Alonso Cabrera, Karen Florez Lozano ...

Esta obra fue desarrollada a partir de las notas de clase de la asignatura "Fundamentos de Estadística" en los programas de Psicología, Relaciones Internacionales y Comunicación Social de la Universidad del Norte, y puede ser de utilidad en otras áreas de las Ciencias Sociales. Está dividida en tres capítulos: "Estadística descriptiva", "Distribuciones de probabilidad" y "Estadística inferencial", ... Read more

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Esta obra fue desarrollada a partir de las notas de clase de la asignatura "Fundamentos de Estadística" en los programas de Psicología, Relaciones Internacionales y Comunicación Social de la Universidad del Norte, y puede ser de utilidad en otras áreas de las Ciencias Sociales. Está dividida en tres capítulos: "Estadística descriptiva", "Distribuciones de probabilidad" y "Estadística inferencial",
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Stochastics of Environmental and Financial Economics

Centre of Advanced Study, Oslo, Norway, 2014-2015

Edited by Fred Espen Benth, Giulia Di Nunno ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
These Proceedings offer a selection of peer-reviewed research and survey papers by some of the foremost international researchers in the fields of finance, energy, stochastics and risk, who present their latest findings on topical problems. The papers cover the areas of stochastic modeling in energy and financial markets; risk management with environmental factors from a stochastic control ... Read more

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These Proceedings offer a selection of peer-reviewed research and survey papers by some of the foremost international researchers in the fields of finance, energy, stochastics and risk, who present their latest findings on topical problems. The papers cover the areas of stochastic modeling in energy and financial markets; risk management with environmental factors from a stochastic control
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Prediction at Risk

Value-at-Risk concept for assessing machine learning prediction risk

by Maciej Zalwert ...

This paper introduces Prediction-at-Risk (PaR) methodology for assessing machine learning (AI/ML) inference risk. PaR is an adaptation of the Value-at-Risk (VaR) technique used in market risk management. In contrast to the VaR measure, where estimates are based on a quantile distribution of a stochastic process, the PaR estimates are based on a quantile distribution of a model’s output. The ... Read more

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This paper introduces Prediction-at-Risk (PaR) methodology for assessing machine learning (AI/ML) inference risk. PaR is an adaptation of the Value-at-Risk (VaR) technique used in market risk management. In contrast to the VaR measure, where estimates are based on a quantile distribution of a stochastic process, the PaR estimates are based on a quantile distribution of a model’s output. The
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The Navier-Stokes Millenium Problem

Mathematics, #4

by James Constant ...

Series Book 4 - Mathematics
Solutions of the Navier–Stokes equations often include turbulence, which remains one of the greatest unsolved problems in physics, despite its immense importance in science and engineering. The Clay Mathematics Institute in May 2000 made this problem one of its seven Millennium Prize problems in mathematics. It offered a US $1,000,000 prize to the first person who provides a solution for a ... Read more

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Solutions of the Navier–Stokes equations often include turbulence, which remains one of the greatest unsolved problems in physics, despite its immense importance in science and engineering. The Clay Mathematics Institute in May 2000 made this problem one of its seven Millennium Prize problems in mathematics. It offered a US $1,000,000 prize to the first person who provides a solution for a
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X and the City

Modeling Aspects of Urban Life

by John A. Adam ...

What mathematical modeling uncovers about life in the cityX and the City, a book of diverse and accessible math-based topics, uses basic modeling to explore a wide range of entertaining questions about urban life. How do you estimate the number of dental or doctor's offices, gas stations, restaurants, or movie theaters in a city of a given size? How can mathematics be used to maximize traffic flow ... Read more

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What mathematical modeling uncovers about life in the cityX and the City, a book of diverse and accessible math-based topics, uses basic modeling to explore a wide range of entertaining questions about urban life. How do you estimate the number of dental or doctor's offices, gas stations, restaurants, or movie theaters in a city of a given size? How can mathematics be used to maximize traffic flow
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Dr. Euler's Fabulous Formula

Cures Many Mathematical Ills

by Paul J. Nahin ...

Series series Princeton Science Library
In the mid-eighteenth century, Swiss-born mathematician Leonhard Euler developed a formula so innovative and complex that it continues to inspire research, discussion, and even the occasional limerick. Dr. Euler's Fabulous Formula shares the fascinating story of this groundbreaking formula—long regarded as the gold standard for mathematical beauty—and shows why it still lies at the heart of ... Read more

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In the mid-eighteenth century, Swiss-born mathematician Leonhard Euler developed a formula so innovative and complex that it continues to inspire research, discussion, and even the occasional limerick. Dr. Euler's Fabulous Formula shares the fascinating story of this groundbreaking formula—long regarded as the gold standard for mathematical beauty—and shows why it still lies at the heart of
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Introduction to Differential Equations with Dynamical Systems

by Richard Haberman, Stephen L. Campbell ...

Many textbooks on differential equations are written to be interesting to the teacher rather than the student. Introduction to Differential Equations with Dynamical Systems is directed toward students. This concise and up-to-date textbook addresses the challenges that undergraduate mathematics, engineering, and science students experience during a first course on differential equations. And, while ... Read more

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Many textbooks on differential equations are written to be interesting to the teacher rather than the student. Introduction to Differential Equations with Dynamical Systems is directed toward students. This concise and up-to-date textbook addresses the challenges that undergraduate mathematics, engineering, and science students experience during a first course on differential equations. And, while
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Schaum's Outline of Differential Equations, Fifth Edition

by Richard Bronson, Gabriel B. Costa ...

Study smarter and stay on top of your differential equations course with the bestselling Schaum’s Outline—now with the NEW Schaum’s app and website!Schaum’s Outline of Differential Equations, Fifth Edition is the go-to study guide for all students of science who need to learn or refresh their knowledge of differential equations. With an outline format that facilitates quick and easy review and ... Read more

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Study smarter and stay on top of your differential equations course with the bestselling Schaum’s Outline—now with the NEW Schaum’s app and website!Schaum’s Outline of Differential Equations, Fifth Edition is the go-to study guide for all students of science who need to learn or refresh their knowledge of differential equations. With an outline format that facilitates quick and easy review and
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How To Derive A Formula - Volume 1: Basic Analytical Skills And Methods For Physical Scientists

by Alexei A Kornyshev, Dominic J O' Lee ...

Series series Essential Textbooks In Physics
Will artificial intelligence solve all problems, making scientific formulae redundant? The authors of this book would argue that there is still a vital role in formulating them to make sense of the laws of nature. To derive a formula one needs to follow a series of steps; last of all, check that the result is correct, primarily through the analysis of limiting cases. The book is about unravelling ... Read more

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Will artificial intelligence solve all problems, making scientific formulae redundant? The authors of this book would argue that there is still a vital role in formulating them to make sense of the laws of nature. To derive a formula one needs to follow a series of steps; last of all, check that the result is correct, primarily through the analysis of limiting cases. The book is about unravelling
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Hilbert

by Constance Reid ...

Series series Social Sciences (R0)
Now in new trade paper editions, these classic biographies of two of the greatest 20th Century mathematicians are being released under the Copernicus imprint. These noteworthy accounts of the lives of David Hilbert and Richard Courant are closely related: Courant's story is, in many ways, seen as the sequel to the story of Hilbert. Originally published to great acclaim, both books explore the ... Read more

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Now in new trade paper editions, these classic biographies of two of the greatest 20th Century mathematicians are being released under the Copernicus imprint. These noteworthy accounts of the lives of David Hilbert and Richard Courant are closely related: Courant's story is, in many ways, seen as the sequel to the story of Hilbert. Originally published to great acclaim, both books explore the
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Maths Hacks

by Richard Cochrane ...

Series series Hacks
Everything you need to know about 100 key mathematical concepts condensed into easy-to-understand sound bites designed to stick in your memory and give you an instant grasp of the concept.On each topic, you'll start with a helicopter overview of the subject, which will give you an introduction to the idea and some context surrounding it. Next, you'll zoom in on the core elements of the theory, ... Read more

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Everything you need to know about 100 key mathematical concepts condensed into easy-to-understand sound bites designed to stick in your memory and give you an instant grasp of the concept.On each topic, you'll start with a helicopter overview of the subject, which will give you an introduction to the idea and some context surrounding it. Next, you'll zoom in on the core elements of the theory,
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Analytic Pattern Matching

From DNA to Twitter

by Philippe Jacquet, Wojciech Szpankowski ...

How do you distinguish a cat from a dog by their DNA? Did Shakespeare really write all of his plays? Pattern matching techniques can offer answers to these questions and to many others, from molecular biology, to telecommunications, to classifying Twitter content. This book for researchers and graduate students demonstrates the probabilistic approach to pattern matching, which predicts the ... Read more

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How do you distinguish a cat from a dog by their DNA? Did Shakespeare really write all of his plays? Pattern matching techniques can offer answers to these questions and to many others, from molecular biology, to telecommunications, to classifying Twitter content. This book for researchers and graduate students demonstrates the probabilistic approach to pattern matching, which predicts the
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Self-Similarity and Beyond

Exact Solutions of Nonlinear Problems

by P.L. Sachdev ...

Nonlinearity plays a major role in the understanding of most physical, chemical, biological, and engineering sciences. Nonlinear problems fascinate scientists and engineers, but often elude exact treatment. However elusive they may be, the solutions do exist-if only one perseveres in seeking them out. Self-Similarity and Beyond presents ... Read more

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Nonlinearity plays a major role in the understanding of most physical, chemical, biological, and engineering sciences. Nonlinear problems fascinate scientists and engineers, but often elude exact treatment. However elusive they may be, the solutions do exist-if only one perseveres in seeking them out. Self-Similarity and Beyond presents
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Advanced Engineering Mathematics with Mathematica

by Edward B. Magrab ...

Advanced Engineering Mathematics with Mathematica® presents advanced analytical solution methods that are used to solve boundary-value problems in engineering and integrates these methods with Mathematica® procedures. It emphasizes the Sturm–Liouville system and the generation and application of orthogonal functions, which are used by the separation of variables method to solve partial ... Read more

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Advanced Engineering Mathematics with Mathematica® presents advanced analytical solution methods that are used to solve boundary-value problems in engineering and integrates these methods with Mathematica® procedures. It emphasizes the Sturm–Liouville system and the generation and application of orthogonal functions, which are used by the separation of variables method to solve partial
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Trends in Contemporary Mathematics

Edited by Vincenzo Ancona, Elisabetta Strickland ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
The topics faced in this book cover a large spectrum of current trends in mathematics, such as Shimura varieties and the Lang lands program, zonotopal combinatorics, non linear potential theory, variational methods in imaging, Riemann holonomy and algebraic geometry, mathematical problems arising in kinetic theory, Boltzmann systems, Pell's equations in polynomials, deformation theory in non ... Read more

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The topics faced in this book cover a large spectrum of current trends in mathematics, such as Shimura varieties and the Lang lands program, zonotopal combinatorics, non linear potential theory, variational methods in imaging, Riemann holonomy and algebraic geometry, mathematical problems arising in kinetic theory, Boltzmann systems, Pell's equations in polynomials, deformation theory in non
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A First Course In Chaotic Dynamical Systems

Theory And Experiment

by Robert L. Devaney ...

Series series Textbooks in Mathematics
A First Course in Chaotic Dynamical Systems: Theory and Experiment, Second EditionThe long-anticipated revision of this well-liked textbook offers many new additions.In the twenty-five years since the original version of this book was published, much has happened in dynamical systems. Mandelbrot and Julia sets were barely ten years old when the first edition appeared, and most of the research ... Read more

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A First Course in Chaotic Dynamical Systems: Theory and Experiment, Second EditionThe long-anticipated revision of this well-liked textbook offers many new additions.In the twenty-five years since the original version of this book was published, much has happened in dynamical systems. Mandelbrot and Julia sets were barely ten years old when the first edition appeared, and most of the research
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A Generalization of Bohr-Mollerup's Theorem for Higher Order Convex Functions

by Jean-Luc Marichal, Naïm Zenaïdi ...

Series series Mathematics and Statistics (R0)
In 1922, Harald Bohr and Johannes Mollerup established a remarkable characterization of the Euler gamma function using its log-convexity property. A decade later, Emil Artin investigated this result and used it to derive the basic properties of the gamma function using elementary methods of the calculus. Bohr-Mollerup's theorem was then adopted by Nicolas Bourbaki as the starting point for his ... Read more

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In 1922, Harald Bohr and Johannes Mollerup established a remarkable characterization of the Euler gamma function using its log-convexity property. A decade later, Emil Artin investigated this result and used it to derive the basic properties of the gamma function using elementary methods of the calculus. Bohr-Mollerup's theorem was then adopted by Nicolas Bourbaki as the starting point for his
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Control Problems for Conservation Laws with Traffic Applications

Modeling, Analysis, and Numerical Methods

by Alexandre Bayen, Maria Laura Delle Monache, Mauro Garavello, Paola Goatin, Benedetto Piccoli ...

Series series Mathematics and Statistics (R0)
Conservation and balance laws on networks have been the subject of much research interest given their wide range of applications to real-world processes, particularly traffic flow. This open access monograph is the first to investigate different types of control problems for conservation laws that arise in the modeling of vehicular traffic. Four types of control problems are discussed - boundary, ... Read more

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Conservation and balance laws on networks have been the subject of much research interest given their wide range of applications to real-world processes, particularly traffic flow. This open access monograph is the first to investigate different types of control problems for conservation laws that arise in the modeling of vehicular traffic. Four types of control problems are discussed - boundary,
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Stochastic Partial Differential Equations and Applications

Edited by Giuseppe Da Prato ...

Series series Lecture Notes in Pure and Applied Mathematics
Based on the proceedings of the International Conference on Stochastic Partial Differential Equations and Applications-V held in Trento, Italy, this illuminating reference presents applications in filtering theory, stochastic quantization, quantum probability, and mathematical finance and identifies paths for future research in the field. Stochastic Partial Differential Equations and Applications ... Read more

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Based on the proceedings of the International Conference on Stochastic Partial Differential Equations and Applications-V held in Trento, Italy, this illuminating reference presents applications in filtering theory, stochastic quantization, quantum probability, and mathematical finance and identifies paths for future research in the field. Stochastic Partial Differential Equations and Applications
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Stochastic Transport in Upper Ocean Dynamics

STUOD 2021 Workshop, London, UK, September 20–23

Edited by Bertrand Chapron, Dan Crisan, Darryl Holm, Etienne Mémin, Anna Radomska ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This open access proceedings volume brings selected, peer-reviewed contributions presented at the Stochastic Transport in Upper Ocean Dynamics (STUOD) 2021 Workshop, held virtually and in person at the Imperial College London, UK, September 20–23, 2021. The STUOD project is supported by an ERC Synergy Grant, and led by Imperial College London, the National Institute for Research in Computer ... Read more

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This open access proceedings volume brings selected, peer-reviewed contributions presented at the Stochastic Transport in Upper Ocean Dynamics (STUOD) 2021 Workshop, held virtually and in person at the Imperial College London, UK, September 20–23, 2021. The STUOD project is supported by an ERC Synergy Grant, and led by Imperial College London, the National Institute for Research in Computer
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Emerging Topics On Differential Equations And Their Applications - Proceedings On Sino-japan Conference Of Young Mathematicians

by Yiming Long, Hua Chen, Yasumasa Nishiura ...

Series Book 10 - Nankai Series In Pure, Applied Mathematics And Theoretical Physics
The aim of the Sino-Japan Conference of Young Mathematicians was to provide a forum for presenting and discussing recent trends and developments in differential equations and their applications, as well as to promote scientific exchanges and collaborations among young mathematicians both from China and Japan.The topics discussed in this proceedings include mean curvature flows, KAM theory, N-body ... Read more

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The aim of the Sino-Japan Conference of Young Mathematicians was to provide a forum for presenting and discussing recent trends and developments in differential equations and their applications, as well as to promote scientific exchanges and collaborations among young mathematicians both from China and Japan.The topics discussed in this proceedings include mean curvature flows, KAM theory, N-body
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