Characterization and computation of nearby involutive polynomial and differential systems

Greg Reid (University of Western Ontario)

Abstract:

(joint work with Robin Scott, Wenyuan Wu and Lihong Zhi)
Given a polynomial system with approximate coefficients, we characterize nearby involutive systems, using methods arising from the geometry of partial differential equations. A procedure is given for their computation, provided certain stability requirements are satisfied. Examples of the surprisingly rich phenomena of such systems are given.