Introduction to multidimensional integrable equations: the inverse spectral transform in 2+1 dimensions

B.G. Konopelchenko9780306442209, 0306442205

This monograph presents the principle ideas, methods, and results concerning the theory of multidimensional solitons. Special attention is paid to the 2-method and the nonlocal Riemann-Hilbert problem method to help the physicist in constructing and solving multidimensional integrable equations.