Oscillating patterns in image processing and nonlinear evolution equations. The fifteenth Dean Jacqueline B. Lewis memorial lectures (Q2756811)

Three seemingly unrelated scientific problems are beautifully tied together via the ``oscillating patterns'' that are within the structure of the problems.NEWLINENEWLINENEWLINEThe first problem constitutes the contents of Chapter I. It studies image processing and more precisely algorithms of image compression and denoising. It enters into the problem with a wonderful discussion of wavelet analysis and still image compression. Research sources are indicated to further study the applications. An application indicated is to further study the FDA (Federal Drug Administration) approval given for wavelet implementation for medical devices. Also the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) adopted a wavelet transform technique for digitized finger print records and finally a discussion on the JPEG-2000 standard for still image compression. It then gives a very clear and concise treatment for the wavelet techniques. It offers the reader a wonderful connection between several standard models and their interrelation to wavelets.NEWLINENEWLINENEWLINEThe second chapter addresses the role of oscillations in some nonlinear partial differential equations. Again wavelet-based methods are applied to the celebrated Gagliardo-Nirenberg as well as the Poincaré inequalities. The results implementing wavelet techniques cannot be obtained by standard conventional techniques. The nonlinear heat equation, the Navier-Stokes equations as well as the nonlinear Schrödinger equation are then analyzed with these new mathematical results.NEWLINENEWLINENEWLINEThe third chapter is devoted to frequency-modulated signals, also named ``chirps'' or ``Doppler''. Some nice results surrounding tempered distributions are included in this chapter.NEWLINENEWLINENEWLINEThe book is a joy to read and contains so much information where wavelets are presently being used as well as a resource on technical mathematical techniques.