Mathematical Analysis: Foundations and Advanced Techniques for
Functions of Several Variables builds upon the basic ideas and
techniques of differential and integral calculus for functions of
several variables, as outlined in an earlier introductory volume. The
presentation is largely focused on the foundations of measure and
integration theory.
The book begins with a discussion of the geometry of Hilbert spaces,
convex functions and domains, and differential forms, particularly
k-forms. The exposition continues with an introduction to the calculus
of variations with applications to geometric optics and mechanics. The
authors conclude with the study of measure and integration theory -
Borel, Radon, and Hausdorff measures and the derivation of measures. An
appendix highlights important mathematicians and other scientists whose
contributions have made a great impact on the development of theories in
analysis.
This work may be used as a supplementary text in the classroom or for
self-study by advanced undergraduate and graduate students and as a
valuable reference for researchers in mathematics, physics, and
engineering. One of the key strengths of this presentation, along with
the other four books on analysis published by the authors, is the
motivation for understanding the subject through examples, observations,
exercises, and illustrations.