Arthur S. Peters presents a cutting-edge solution to a nonlinear Riemann-Hilbert problem, along with its practical application, in this book. Peters is a pioneer in the field of mathematical physics and has made significant contributions to the study of nonlinear wave equations. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in this active area of research. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.