Friedrichs, K. O. (Kurt Otto) 1901-1983
Overview
| Works: | 293 works in 928 publications in 7 languages and 9,898 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Biography Biographies Technical reports Conference papers and proceedings |
| Roles: | Author, Editor, Translator, Other, Creator, Contributor |
| Classifications: | QA1, 516.83 |
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Most widely held works about
K. O Friedrichs
- The Courant - Friedrichs - Lewy (CFL) condition : 80 years after its discovery by Carlos A. de Moura( )
- Selecta by K. O Friedrichs( Book )
- Jüdisches Leben und akademisches Milieu in Braunschweig : Nellie und Kurt Otto Friedrichs ; wissenschaftliche Leistungen und illegale Liebe in bewegter Zeit( Book )
- Kurt Otto Friedrichs, September 28, 1901 -- January 1, 1983 by Cathleen S Morawetz( Book )
- Friedrichs, Kurt Otto. mathematician, educator( )
Most widely held works by
K. O Friedrichs
From Pythagoras to Einstein by
K. O Friedrichs(
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40 editions published between 1965 and 2014 in 6 languages and held by 1,722 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The main thread running through this somewhat unorthodox approach to the special theory of relativity is the Pythagorean theorem. It appears in its most elementary geometric form in the very beginning of this monograph. Then it reappears in algebraic garb, it is further modified and finally reinterpreted to play the role of one of the main characters in the special theory of relativity. The first four chapters are easily accessible to high school sophomores or juniors. The remaining part of the book may be a little difficult for students who never studied physics, although the author actually employs only the notion of impact and presupposes no background in physics. With the aid of the vector geometry introduced earlier, he leads the reader from the impact conservation laws to the famous formula e=mc^2
40 editions published between 1965 and 2014 in 6 languages and held by 1,722 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The main thread running through this somewhat unorthodox approach to the special theory of relativity is the Pythagorean theorem. It appears in its most elementary geometric form in the very beginning of this monograph. Then it reappears in algebraic garb, it is further modified and finally reinterpreted to play the role of one of the main characters in the special theory of relativity. The first four chapters are easily accessible to high school sophomores or juniors. The remaining part of the book may be a little difficult for students who never studied physics, although the author actually employs only the notion of impact and presupposes no background in physics. With the aid of the vector geometry introduced earlier, he leads the reader from the impact conservation laws to the famous formula e=mc^2
Spectral theory of operators in Hilbert space by
K. O Friedrichs(
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48 editions published between 1960 and 1980 in 3 languages and held by 880 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The present lectures intend to provide an introduction to the spectral analysis of self-adjoint operators within the framework of Hilbert space theory. The guiding notion in this approach is that of spectral representation. At the same time the notion of function of an operator is emphasized. The formal aspects of these concepts are explained in the first two chapters. Only then is the notion of Hilbert space introduced. The following three chapters concern bounded, completely continuous, and non-bounded operators. Next, simple differential operators are treated as operators in Hilbert space, and the final chapter deals with the perturbation of discrete and continuous spectra. The preparation of the original version of these lecture notes was greatly helped by the assistance of P. Rejto. Various valuable suggestions made by him and by R. Lewis have been incorporated. The present version of the notes contains extensive modifica tions, in particular in the chapters on bounded and unbounded operators. February, 1973 K.O.F. PREFACE TO THE SECOND PRINTING The second printing (1980) is a basically unchanged reprint in which a number of minor errors were corrected. The author wishes to thank Klaus Schmidt (Lausanne) and John Sylvester (New York) for their lists of errors. v TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Spectral Representation 1 1. Three typical problems 1 12 2. Linear space and functional representation
48 editions published between 1960 and 1980 in 3 languages and held by 880 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The present lectures intend to provide an introduction to the spectral analysis of self-adjoint operators within the framework of Hilbert space theory. The guiding notion in this approach is that of spectral representation. At the same time the notion of function of an operator is emphasized. The formal aspects of these concepts are explained in the first two chapters. Only then is the notion of Hilbert space introduced. The following three chapters concern bounded, completely continuous, and non-bounded operators. Next, simple differential operators are treated as operators in Hilbert space, and the final chapter deals with the perturbation of discrete and continuous spectra. The preparation of the original version of these lecture notes was greatly helped by the assistance of P. Rejto. Various valuable suggestions made by him and by R. Lewis have been incorporated. The present version of the notes contains extensive modifica tions, in particular in the chapters on bounded and unbounded operators. February, 1973 K.O.F. PREFACE TO THE SECOND PRINTING The second printing (1980) is a basically unchanged reprint in which a number of minor errors were corrected. The author wishes to thank Klaus Schmidt (Lausanne) and John Sylvester (New York) for their lists of errors. v TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Spectral Representation 1 1. Three typical problems 1 12 2. Linear space and functional representation
From Pythagoras to Einstein by
K. O Friedrichs(
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)
16 editions published between 1965 and 1980 in English and held by 878 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The main thread running through this somewhat unorthodox approach to the special theory of relativity is the Pythagorean theorem. It appears in its most elementary geometric form in the very beginning of this monograph. Then it reappears in algebraic garb, is further modified and finally reinterpreted to play the role of one of the main characters in the special theory of relativity. The first four chapters are easily accessible to high school sophomores or juniors. The remaining part of the book may be a little difficult for students who never studied physics, although the author actually employs only the notion of impact and presupposes no background in physics. With the aid of the vector geometry introduced earlier, he leads the reader from the impact conservation laws to the famous formula e=mc²
16 editions published between 1965 and 1980 in English and held by 878 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The main thread running through this somewhat unorthodox approach to the special theory of relativity is the Pythagorean theorem. It appears in its most elementary geometric form in the very beginning of this monograph. Then it reappears in algebraic garb, is further modified and finally reinterpreted to play the role of one of the main characters in the special theory of relativity. The first four chapters are easily accessible to high school sophomores or juniors. The remaining part of the book may be a little difficult for students who never studied physics, although the author actually employs only the notion of impact and presupposes no background in physics. With the aid of the vector geometry introduced earlier, he leads the reader from the impact conservation laws to the famous formula e=mc²
Supersonic flow and shock waves by
Richard Courant(
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35 editions published between 1944 and 1999 in English and held by 744 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
35 editions published between 1944 and 1999 in English and held by 744 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Lectures on advanced ordinary differential equations by
K. O Friedrichs(
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41 editions published between 1949 and 1985 in 3 languages and held by 585 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
41 editions published between 1949 and 1985 in 3 languages and held by 585 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Fluid dynamics by
Richard Von Mises(
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13 editions published between 1959 and 1971 in English and held by 558 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the summer of 1941 Brown University undertook a Program of Advanced Instruction and Research in Mechanics. This in fact was the precursor to the present day Division of Applied Mathematics. Certainly an outstanding feature of this program must have been the lectures in Fluid Dynamics by Professor Friedrichs and the late Professor von Mises. Their notes were prepared in mimeograph form and given a wide distribution at that time. Since their appearance these lectures have had a strong influence on teaching and research in the subject. As the reader soon learns the notes have lost none of their vitality over the years. Indeed in certain instances only in the last few years has the -field caught up with the ideas developed in the course of these lectures. Many ideas of value are still to be found in these notes and the Editors are most happy to be able to include this volume in the series. The corrections which have accumulated over the years have been incorporated, and in addition an index has been added. With these exceptions all desire to revise has been resisted. Also in this connection we are very grateful to Dr. T. H. Chong for carefully overseeing the preparation of the present manuscript
13 editions published between 1959 and 1971 in English and held by 558 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the summer of 1941 Brown University undertook a Program of Advanced Instruction and Research in Mechanics. This in fact was the precursor to the present day Division of Applied Mathematics. Certainly an outstanding feature of this program must have been the lectures in Fluid Dynamics by Professor Friedrichs and the late Professor von Mises. Their notes were prepared in mimeograph form and given a wide distribution at that time. Since their appearance these lectures have had a strong influence on teaching and research in the subject. As the reader soon learns the notes have lost none of their vitality over the years. Indeed in certain instances only in the last few years has the -field caught up with the ideas developed in the course of these lectures. Many ideas of value are still to be found in these notes and the Editors are most happy to be able to include this volume in the series. The corrections which have accumulated over the years have been incorporated, and in addition an index has been added. With these exceptions all desire to revise has been resisted. Also in this connection we are very grateful to Dr. T. H. Chong for carefully overseeing the preparation of the present manuscript
Special topics in fluid dynamics by
K. O Friedrichs(
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29 editions published between 1952 and 1967 in 3 languages and held by 405 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
29 editions published between 1952 and 1967 in 3 languages and held by 405 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Perturbation of spectra in Hilbert space by
K. O Friedrichs(
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23 editions published between 1965 and 1969 in 4 languages and held by 318 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
23 editions published between 1965 and 1969 in 4 languages and held by 318 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Pseudo-differential operators; an introduction. Lectures given in 1967-68 at the Courant Institute by
K. O Friedrichs(
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26 editions published between 1968 and 1970 in English and held by 313 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
26 editions published between 1968 and 1970 in English and held by 313 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Mathematical aspects of the quantum theory of fields by
K. O Friedrichs(
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23 editions published between 1953 and 1982 in English and held by 298 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
23 editions published between 1953 and 1982 in English and held by 298 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Mathematical methods of electromagnetic theory; lectures given in 1972-1973 at the Courant Institute by
K. O Friedrichs(
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23 editions published between 1973 and 2014 in English and Undetermined and held by 283 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This text provides a mathematically precise but intuitive introduction to classical electromagnetic theory and wave propagation, with a brief introduction to special relativity. While written in a distinctive, modern style, Friedrichs manages to convey the physical intuition and 19th century basis of the equations, with an emphasis on conservation laws. Particularly striking features of the book include: (a) a mathematically rigorous derivation of the interaction of electromagnetic waves with matter, (b) a straightforward explanation of how to use variational principles to solve problems in electro- and magnetostatics, and (c) a thorough discussion of the central importance of the conservation of charge. It is suitable for advanced undergraduate students in mathematics and physics with a background in advanced calculus and linear algebra, as well as mechanics and electromagnetics at an undergraduate level. Apart from minor corrections to the text, the notation was updated in this edition to follow the conventions of modern vector calculus
23 editions published between 1973 and 2014 in English and Undetermined and held by 283 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This text provides a mathematically precise but intuitive introduction to classical electromagnetic theory and wave propagation, with a brief introduction to special relativity. While written in a distinctive, modern style, Friedrichs manages to convey the physical intuition and 19th century basis of the equations, with an emphasis on conservation laws. Particularly striking features of the book include: (a) a mathematically rigorous derivation of the interaction of electromagnetic waves with matter, (b) a straightforward explanation of how to use variational principles to solve problems in electro- and magnetostatics, and (c) a thorough discussion of the central importance of the conservation of charge. It is suitable for advanced undergraduate students in mathematics and physics with a background in advanced calculus and linear algebra, as well as mechanics and electromagnetics at an undergraduate level. Apart from minor corrections to the text, the notation was updated in this edition to follow the conventions of modern vector calculus
Supersonic flow and shock waves by
Richard Courant(
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27 editions published between 1940 and 2010 in English and German and held by 272 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
27 editions published between 1940 and 2010 in English and German and held by 272 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Integration of functionals by
K. O Friedrichs(
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11 editions published in 1957 in English and Undetermined and held by 130 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
11 editions published in 1957 in English and Undetermined and held by 130 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Integration of functionals : a seminar by
K. O Friedrichs(
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16 editions published between 1957 and 1976 in English and Undetermined and held by 118 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
16 editions published between 1957 and 1976 in English and Undetermined and held by 118 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Fluid dynamics by
Brown University(
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3 editions published between 1942 and 1971 in English and German and held by 114 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
3 editions published between 1942 and 1971 in English and German and held by 114 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Special topics in analysis by
K. O Friedrichs(
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25 editions published between 1953 and 1992 in 3 languages and held by 101 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
25 editions published between 1953 and 1992 in 3 languages and held by 101 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The theory of wave propagation by
K. O Friedrichs(
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18 editions published between 1951 and 1957 in English and held by 84 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
18 editions published between 1951 and 1957 in English and held by 84 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Spectral representations of linear operators by
K. O Friedrichs(
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17 editions published between 1948 and 1951 in 3 languages and held by 82 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
17 editions published between 1948 and 1951 in 3 languages and held by 82 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A chapter in the theory of linear operators in Hilbert space, based on lectures delivered at New York University, Spring 1951 by
K. O Friedrichs(
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13 editions published in 1951 in English and held by 77 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
13 editions published in 1951 in English and held by 77 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Methods of mathematical physics : lectures given during 1947-1948 by
K. O Friedrichs(
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15 editions published between 1954 and 1955 in 3 languages and held by 71 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
15 editions published between 1954 and 1955 in 3 languages and held by 71 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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Related Identities
- Courant, Richard 1888-1972 Other Honoree Author
- Von Mises, Richard 1883-1953 Author Creator
- Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences Publisher Editor
- Lewy, Hans 1904-
- American Mathematical Society Publisher Editor
- Kubrusly, Carlos S. 1947- Editor
- Moura, Carlos A. de Editor
- New York University Institute of Mathematical Sciences Editor
- Morawetz, Cathleen S. Other Author Editor
- Shapiro, Harold N.
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Aerodynamics Aerodynamics, Supersonic Aerofoils Boundary value problems Calculus, Operational Computer science--Mathematics Courant, Richard, Differential equations Differential equations, Partial Dynamics Electromagnetic theory Electromagnetic theory--Mathematics Engineering mathematics Fluid dynamics Fourier transformations Friedrichs, K. O.--(Kurt Otto), Friedrichs, Nellie H Functional analysis Germany Germany--Braunschweig Hilbert space Hydrodynamics Information theory Integral equations Integration, Functional Jewish refugees Jewish women Lewy, Hans, Linear operators Mathematical analysis Mathematical physics Mathematical statistics Mathematicians Mathematics Numerical analysis Operator theory Perturbation (Quantum dynamics) Physics Pseudodifferential operators Pythagorean theorem Quantum field theory Relativity (Physics) Shock waves Spectral theory (Mathematics) United States Vector analysis Viscous flow Vortex-motion Wave mechanics Wave-motion, Theory of
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Fridrichs, K.
Fridrihs, K.
Fridrīšs, Kūrt Ūtū 1901-1982
Frieder 1901-1982
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Friedrichs, K. O. (Kurt Otto), 1901-
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