Newton polygon (Q6606360)

This paper is a chapter in the above referred book. It is a review and a good introduction to Newton polygon in relation to the techniques used to study local solutions of algebraic and ordinary differential equations. \N\NThe section titles are as follows: 1. Historic Introduction, 2. Valued Fields, 3. Newton Polygon, 4. Newton Polygon and Algebraic Equations, 5. Differential Fields: Hardy Fields, 6. Valuations and Solutions of Ordinary Differential Equations, 7. Ordinary Differential Equations with Coefficients in a Valued Field, 8. The Rank One Case, 9. First Order and First Degree Equations. \N\NThe author covers a lot of territory and gives relevant list of references appropriate for a 50 page paper. Apparently the rank one case (and Kaplansky's theorem) is pivotal, and so is the lack of that case in the case of differential equations. The author uses valuations as a tool and as a possibility for solving the equations. A number of good examples adds to the value of the paper. \N\NAn open problem is quoted: Characterize the differential valued fields that admit an analytical and differential isomorphism with a Hardy type differential field.\N\N The paper could benefit from linguistic editing, as it occasionally reads as a ``Google translate''.\N\NFor the entire collection see [Zbl 1539.58001].