Lyapunov–Schmidt reduction

Lyapunov-Schmidt reduction is a mathematical technique used primarily in the study of nonlinear partial differential equations and variational problems. The method provides a systematic approach to reduce the dimensionality of a problem by separating variables or components, often in the context of finding solutions or studying bifurcations. ### Key Concepts: 1. **Nonlinear Problems**: The method is typically applied to solve nonlinear equations that are challenging to analyze directly due to the complexity introduced by nonlinearity.