The aim of this book is to provide an introduction to the mathematical theory of infinite dimensional dynamical systems by focusing on a relatively simple, yet rich, class of examples, that is, those described by delay differential equations. It is a textbook giving detailed proofs and providing many exercises, which is intended both for self-study and for courses at a graduate level. The book would also be suitable as a reference for basic results. As the subtitle indicates, the book is about concepts, ideas, results and methods from linear functional analysis, complex function theory, the qualitative theory of dynamical systems and nonlinear analysis. After studying this book, the reader should have a working knowledge of applied functional analysis and dynamical systems.

The aim here is to provide an introduction to the mathematical theory of infinite dimensional dynamical systems by focusing on a relatively simple - yet rich - class of examples, delay differential equations. This textbook contains detailed proofs and many exercises, intended both for self-study and for courses at graduate level, as well as a reference for basic results. As the subtitle indicates, this book is about concepts, ideas, results and methods from linear functional analysis, complex function theory, the qualitative theory of dynamical systems and nonlinear analysis. The book provides the reader with a working knowledge of applied functional analysis and dynamical systems.

Dynamics Reported reports on recent developments in dynamical systems theory. Dynamical systems theory, of course, originated from ordinary differential equations. Today, dynamical systems theory covers a much larger area, including dynamical processes described by functional and integral equations, by partial and stochastic differential equations, etc. Dynamical systems theory has evolved remarkably rapidly in the recent years. A wealth of new phenomena, new ideas and new techniques proved to be of considerable interest to scientists in rather different fields. It is not surprising that thousands of publications on the theory itself and on its various applications have appeared and still will appear. Dynamics Reported presents carefully written articles on major subjects in dynamical systems and their applications, addressed not only to specialists but also to a broader range of readers. Topics are advanced while detailed exposition of ideas, restriction to typical results, rather than to the most general ones and, last but not least, lucid proofs help to gain an utmost degree of clarity. It is hoped that Dynamics Reported will stimulate exchange of ideas among those working in dynamical systems and moreover will be useful for those entering the field.

Dynamics Reported reports on recent developments in dynamical systems theory. Dynamical systems theory of course originated from ordinary differential equations. Today, dynamical systems theory covers a much larger area, including dynamical processes described by functional and integral equations, by partial and stochastic differential equations, etc. Dynamical systems theory has evolved remarkably rapidly in the recent years. A wealth of new phenomena, new ideas and new techniques proved to be of considerable interest to scientists in rather different fields. It is not surprising that thousands of publications on the theory itself and on its various applications have appeared and still will appear. Dynamics Reported presents carefully written articles on major subjects in dynamical systems and their applications, addressed not only to specialists but also to a broader range of readers. Topics are advanced while detailed exposition of ideas, restriction to typical results, rather than to the most general ones, and last but not least lucid proofs help to gain an utmost degree of clarity. It is hoped that Dynamics Reported will stimulate exchange of ideas among those working in dynamical systems and moreover will be useful for those entering the field.