Morse theory is a study of deep connections between analysis and topology. In its classical form, it provides a relationship between the critical points of certain smooth functions on a manifold and the topology of the manifold. It has been used by geometers, topologists, physicists, and others as a remarkably effective tool to study manifolds. In the 1980s and 1990s, Morse theory was extended to infinite dimensions with great success. This book is Morse's own exposition of his ideas. It has been called one of the most important and influential mathematical works of the twentieth century. ""Calculus of Variations in the Large"" is certainly one of the essential references on Morse theory.
- ISBN13 9780821810187
- Publish Date 1 April 1934
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint American Mathematical Society
- Edition 8th Revised edition
- Format Paperback
- Pages 368
- Language English