Oscillation theory of ordinary linear differential equations. (English) Zbl 0213.10801

Barrett, John H.

Adv. Math. 3, 415-509 (1969).

This is a good and long survey article on oscillation theory, divided into the following themes: 1. Second order equations. 2. A third order equation. 3. Fourth order equations. 4. Self-adjoint fourth order equations. 5. Second order matrix equations and related first order systems.
There is an extensive bibliography of 112 items. The paper should be a must for people in the field of oscillations.

Reviewer: C. Imaz

MSC:

34C10	Oscillation theory, zeros, disconjugacy and comparison theory for ordinary differential equations
34-02	Research exposition (monographs, survey articles) pertaining to ordinary differential equations

Keywords:

survey; oscillation theory; bibliography

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