Ebook: Topics in Operator Theory: Volume 1: Operators, Matrices and Analytic Functions Proceedings of the XIXth International Workshop on Operator Theory and its Applications, College of William and Mary, 2008

The present volume is the first of two volumes containing a collection of original and review articles on recent advances and new directions in a multifaceted and interconnected area of mathematics and its applications. It encompasses many topics in theoretical developments in operator theory and its diverse applications in applied mathematics, physics, engineering, and other disciplines. The focus in this volume is on operator theory, linear algebra, and analytic functions. Further, a commemorative article of speeches and reminiscences dedicated to Israel Gohberg is presented.

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This is the first volume of a collection of original and review articles on recent advances and new directions in a multifaceted and interconnected area of mathematics and its applications. It encompasses many topics in theoretical developments in operator theory and its diverse applications in applied mathematics, physics, engineering, and other disciplines. The purpose is to bring in one volume many important original results of cutting edge research as well as authoritative review of recent achievements, challenges, and future directions in the area of operator theory and its applications.