​The theory of distributions constitutes an essential tool in the study of partial differential equations. This textbook would offer, in a concise, largely se

The aim of this book is to offer, in a concise, rigorous, and largely self-contained manner, a rapid introduction to the theory of distributions and its applica

The main change in this edition is the inclusion of exercises with answers and hints. This is meant to emphasize that this volume has been written as a general

This textbook is an application-oriented introduction to the theory of distributions, a powerful tool used in mathematical analysis. The treatment emphasizes ap

Two general questions regarding partial differential equations are explored in detail in this volume of the Encyclopaedia. The first is the Cauchy problem, and