26th Ostrom Lecture: On the mathematical development of singular perturbation concepts

2007-04-04

7:30 p.m. CUE 202

Robert O'Malley

Abstract: Prandtl introduced the concept of a fluid dynamical boundary layer in 1904, but pure and applied mathematicians took a long time to develop a corresponding singular perturbations theory. This talk will describe that development and some of the leading international personalities involved.