Critical points and solvability of boundary value problems
Mon, 10/29/2007 - 11:48pm — Webmaster
When
Start: 09/12/2007 - 3:00pm
End : 09/12/2007 - 6:00pm
End : 09/12/2007 - 6:00pm
Category
Colloquium
Speaker
Dr. Alfonso Castro (Chair, Harvey Mudd College Math Department)
Abstract
Principles for the existences of critical points will be discussed and applied to the solvability of boundary value problems. Terms such as deformation lemma, mountain pass lemma, Palais-Smale condition, and saddle point principle will be explained.
Where
Millikan 134, Pomona College
Misc. Information
Coffee 4:00 - Pomona College, Millikan 209
Talk 4:15 - Pomona College, Millikan 134
Wine and Cheese 5:15 - Pomona College Millikan 209
Dinner hosted by Prof. Ellis Cumberbatch (Claremont Graduate University)