Linking Methods in Critical Point Theory

Schechter, Martin

ISBN 10: 1461272106 / ISBN 13: 9781461272106

Verlag: Springer-Verlag New York Inc., 2012

Num Pages: 311 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBK; PBKJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 486. . 2012. Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1999. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers V9781461272106

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As is well known, The Great Divide (a.k.a. The Continental Divide) is formed by the Rocky Mountains stretching from north to south across North America. It creates a virtual "stone wall" so high that wind, rain, snow, etc. cannot cross it. This keeps the weather distinct on both sides. Since railroad trains cannot climb steep grades and tunnels through these mountains are almost formidable, the Canadian Pacific Railroad searched for a mountain pass providing the lowest grade for its tracks. Employees discovered a suitable mountain pass, called the Kicking Horse Pass, el. 5404 ft., near Banff, Alberta. (One can speculate as to the reason for the name.) This pass is also used by the Trans-Canada Highway. At the highest point of the pass the railroad tracks are horizontal with mountains rising on both sides. A mountain stream divides into two branches, one flowing into the Atlantic Ocean and the other into the Pacific. One can literally stand (as the author did) with one foot in the Atlantic Ocean and the other in the Pacific. The author has observed many mountain passes in the Rocky Mountains and Alps. What connections do mountain passes have with nonlinear partial dif­ ferential equations? To find out, read on ...

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Titel: Linking Methods in Critical Point Theory
Verlag: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Erscheinungsdatum: 2012
Einband: Softcover
Zustand: New