Spectral Theory of Partial Differential Equations
by Richard S. Laugesen
Publisher: arXiv 2012
Number of pages: 120
Description:
This mini-course of 20 lectures aims at highlights of spectral theory for self-adjoint partial differential operators, with a heavy emphasis on problems with discrete spectrum. The course aims to develop your mental map of spectral theory in partial differential equations.
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