Steven Kalikow, Randall McCutcheon

An Outline of Ergodic Theory

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This informal introduction provides a fresh perspective on isomorphism theory, which is the branch of ergodic theory that explores the conditions under which two measure preserving systems are essentially equivalent. It contains a primer in basic measure theory, proofs of fundamental ergodic theorems, and material on entropy, martingales, Bernoulli processes, and various varieties of mixing. Original proofs of classic theorems - including the Shannon-McMillan-Breiman theorem, the Krieger finite generator theorem, and the Ornstein isomorphism theorem - are presented by degrees, together with helpful hints that encourage the reader to develop the proofs on their own. Hundreds of exercises and open problems are also included, making this an ideal text for graduate courses. Professionals needing a quick review, or seeking a different perspective on the subject, will also value this book.

Produktdetails

• Cambridge Studies in Advanced Mathematics Vol.122
• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 184
• Erscheinungstermin: 25. März 2010
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 157mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 380g
• ISBN-13: 9780521194402
• ISBN-10: 0521194407
• Artikelnr.: 28244919

Autorenporträt

Steven Kalikow is a Visiting Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Memphis.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface; Introduction; 1. Measure-theoretic preliminaries; 2. Measure preserving systems, stationary processes; 3. Martingales and coupling; 4. Entropy; 5. Bernoulli transformations; 6. Ornstein isomorphism theorem; 7. Varieties of mixing; Appendix; References; Index.

Rezensionen

'... explains the main ideas and topics of ergodic theory for those readers who want a basic overview of it and who do not want to be overburdened with notions and details. It also gives professional mathematicians familiar with the material the option of a quick review of it.' Mathematical Reviews