Introduction to the Galois theory of linear differential equations

Singer M.F.

Linear differential equations form the central topic of this volume, with the Galois theory being the unifying theme. A large number of aspects are presented: algebraic theory especially differential Galois theory, formal theory, classification, algorithms to decide solvability in finite terms, monodromy and Hilbert’s 21th problem, asymptotics and summability, the inverse problem and linear differential equations in positive characteristic. The appendices aim to help the reader with the concepts of algebraic geometry, linear algebraic groups, sheaves, and tannakian categories that are used. This volume will become a standard reference for all working in this area of mathematics at the graduate level, including graduate students.