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Record Nr.

UNINA9910999692103321

Autore

Buffoni Boris

Titolo

Connected Sets in Global Bifurcation Theory / / by Boris Buffoni, John Toland

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer Nature Switzerland : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2025

ISBN

3-031-87051-4

Edizione

[1st ed. 2025.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (XII, 101 p. 11 illus.)

Collana

SpringerBriefs in Mathematics, , 2191-8201

Disciplina

515.7

Soggetti

Functional analysis

Topology

Differential equations

Dynamics

Functional Analysis

Differential Equations

Dynamical Systems

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

- 1. Introduction -- 2. Set Theory Foundations -- 3. Metric Spaces -- 4. Types of Connectedness -- 5. Congestion Points -- 6. Decomposable and Indecomposable Continua -- 7. Pathological Examples.

Sommario/riassunto

This book explores the topological properties of connected and path-connected solution sets for nonlinear equations in Banach spaces, focusing on the distinction between these concepts. Building on Rabinowitz's dichotomy, the authors introduce "congestion points"—where connected sets fail to be locally connected—and show their absence ensures path-connectedness. Through rigorous analysis and examples, the book provides new insights into global bifurcations. Structured into seven chapters, the book begins with an introduction to global bifurcation theory and foundational concepts in set theory and metric spaces. Subsequent chapters delve into connectedness, local connectedness, and congestion points, culminating in the construction of intricate examples that highlight the complexities of solution sets. The authors' careful selection of material and fluent writing style make



this work a valuable resource for PhD students and experts in functional analysis and bifurcation theory.