Constantin P. Niculescu – författare

This second edition provides a thorough introduction to contemporary convex function theory with many new results. A large variety of subjects are covered, from the one real variable case to some of the most advanced topics.  The new edition includes considerably more material emphasizing the rich applicability of convex analysis to concrete examples.  Chapters 4, 5, and 6 are entirely new, covering important topics such as the Hardy-Littlewood-Pólya-Schur theory of majorization, matrix convexity, and the Legendre-Fenchel-Moreau duality theory.This book can serve as a reference and source of inspiration to researchers in several branches of mathematics and engineering, and it can also be used as a reference text for graduate courses on convex functions and applications.

This book is primarily addressed to graduate students and researchers interested in exploring problems connected to mathematics, statistics, finance, insurance, climate change, and machine learning. The basic tools include the capacity theory and the Choquet integral, recognized for their usefulness in fields such as potential theory and decision making under risk and uncertainty. The book focuses on the authors' results on the relationship between the class of weakly nonlinear and monotone increasing operators and the class of Choquet-type integral operators. As an application, numerous new nonlinear extensions of the famous Korovkin theorem of approximation (as well as of Feller's scheme of approximation) are derived. The illustrations include the nonlinear operators of Bernstein-Kantorovich-Choquet, Szász-Mirakjan-Kantorovich-Choquet, Baskakov-Kantorovich-Choquet, and Picard-Choquet.

This third edition presents an expanded and updated treatment of convex analysis methods, incorporating many new results that have emerged in recent years.

This third edition presents an expanded and updated treatment of convex analysis methods, incorporating many new results that have emerged in recent years. These additions are essential for grasping the practical applications of convex function theory in solving contemporary real-world problems.To reflect these advancements, the material has been meticulously reorganized, with a greater emphasis on topics relevant to current research. Additionally, great care has been taken to ensure that the text remains accessible to a broad audience, including both students and researchers focused on the application of mathematics.Ideal for undergraduate courses, graduate seminars, or as a comprehensive reference, this book is an indispensable resource for those seeking to understand the extensive potential of convex function theory.

The book targets undergraduate and postgraduate mathematics students and helps them develop a deep understanding of mathematical analysis.