Eur. Phys. J. Special Topics 145, 181-189 (2007)
https://doi.org/10.1140/epjst/e2007-00155-2

Nodal sets in mathematical physics

Institut für Mathematik der Humboldt-Universität, Unter den Linden 6, 10099 Berlin, Germany

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Abstract

We describe the main lines of mathematical research dealing with nodal sets of eigenfunctions since the days of Chladni. We present the material in a form hopefully suited to a nonspecialized but mathematically educated audience.