The theory of Lyapunov exponents originated over a century ago in the study of the stability of solutions of differential equations. Written by one of the subject's leading authorities, this book is both an account of the classical theory, from a modern view, and an introduction to the significant developments relating the subject to dynamical systems, ergodic theory, mathematical physics and probability. It is based on the author's own graduate course and is reasonably self-contained with an extensive set of exercises provided at the end of each chapter. This book makes a welcome addition to the literature, serving as a graduate text and a valuable reference for researchers in the field.

Covers the fundamental aspects of the classical theory and introduces significant recent developments. Based on the author's graduate course.

About the Author
Marcelo Viana is Professor of Mathematics at the Instituto Nacional de Matematica Pura e Aplicada (IMPA), Rio de Janeiro.


Book Information
ISBN 9781107081734
Author Marcelo Viana
Format Hardback
Page Count 215
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 450g
Dimensions(mm) 236mm * 157mm * 16mm