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AnS matrix theory for classical nonlinear physics

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The basic concepts appropriate for anS matrix theory for classical nonlinear physics are formulated here. These concepts are illustrated by a discussion of shock wave diffraction patterns. Other information concerning solutions of non-linear conservation laws is surveyed, so that a coherent picture of this theory can be seen. Within thisS matrix framework, a number of open problems as well as a few solved ones will be discussed.

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  1. Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, New York University, 10012, New York, New York

    J. Glimm

  2. Los Alamos National Laboratory, 87545, Los Alamos, New Mexico

    D. H. Sharp

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Dedicated to John A. Wheeler on the occasion of his 75th birthday.

Supported in part by the National Science Foundation, grant DMS-831229.

Supported in part by the Aplied Mathematical Sciences subprogram of the Office of Energy Research, U.S. Department of Energy, under contract DE-AC02-76ER03077.

Supported in part by the Army Research Office, grant DAAG29-83-K-0007.

Work supported by the U.S. Department of Energy.

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Glimm, J., Sharp, D.H. AnS matrix theory for classical nonlinear physics. Found Phys 16, 125–141 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01889377

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