Geometric Spectral and Scattering Theory

Spectral and scattering theory is the mathematical study of natural frequencies (eigenvalues) and modes of vibration (eigenfunctions) of systems arising in geometry, physics, and engineering. As such, it has important applications in numerous areas including medical imaging, geological surveying and the transmission of information along optical fibres. In this project I will solve a variety of problems involving high-frequency asymptotics of eigenvalues, quantum chaos, eigenfunction concentration and nonlinear wave propagation.