Classical Mechanics and Renormalization Group

  • Giovanni Gallavotti
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Abstract

The theory of Kolmogorov-Arnold-Moser (KAM) is discussed in detail from the point of view of the “renormalization group approach”. Similarly we discuss some aspects of the problem of the existence of universal structures in the chaotic transition. The quasi-periodic Schroedinger equation in one dimension is discussed as a special case.

Keywords

Hamiltonian System Renormalization Group Classical Mechanics Unperturbed System Bloch Wave 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Giovanni Gallavotti
    • 1
  1. 1.Istituto MatematicoIa Università di RomaRomaItalia

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