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We present some useful methods of solving eigenvalue problems for semilinear equations. Each of the methods is described fully, and applications are given to boundary value problems for partial differential equations.
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Schechter, M. (1998). Eigenvalue Problems for Semilinear Equations. In: Ramm, A.G. (eds) Spectral and Scattering Theory. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-1552-8_10
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