Construction of mappings for Hamiltonian systems and their applications. (Q2276651)

The aim of this book is to introduce the reader into the modern theory of Hamiltonian mappings. The book starts by describing the classical methods and theorems such as Jacobi's theorem, action-variables etc. After, the classical perturbation theory is explained. Many results are illustrated on concrete examples from physics and mechanics. The basic elements of KAM theory are explained for both smooth and non-smooth mappings. This makes the book a valuable source for specialists working with applications of discrete maps. The book contains the following chapters: 1. Basics of Hamiltonian mechanics; 2. Perturbation theory for nearly integrable systems; 3. Mappings for perturbed systems; 4. Method of canonical transformation for constructing mappings; 5. Mappings near separatrix. Theory; 6. Mapping near separatrix. Examples; 7. The KAM theory. Chaos nontwist and nonsmooth maps; 8. Rescaling invariance of Hamiltonian systems near saddle points; 9. Chaotic transport in stochastic layers; 10. Magnetic field lines in fusion plasmas; 11. Mapping of field lines in ergodic divertor tokamaks; 12. Mapping of magnetic field lines in poloidal divertor tokamaks; 13. Miscellanea, appendices.