Parabolic equations in biology. Growth, reaction, movement and diffusion (Q2348254)

This book presents a variety of phenomena arising in the analysis of partial differential equations modelling of biological, physical and chemical processes. Specifically (and in contrast to the author's book [Transport equations in biology. Frontiers in Mathematics. Basel: Birkhäuser (2007; Zbl 1185.92006)]), it is focussed on (in many cases nonlinear) parabolic equations and phenomena related to pattern formation such as Turing instability or travelling waves. In addition, this book gives a concise introduction to more fundamental topics in the theory of partial differential equations, for example, notions of weak solutions or blow-up of solutions. The specific modelling aspects of each set of equations are presented in detail; furthermore, the mathematical results are put into connection with their biological background and in most cases illustrated by simulations. This book can well serve as a textbook for a course on master's level. Exercise problems are given in each chapter.