Introduction to Nonlinear Dispersive Equations 1. The Fourier Transform 2. Interpolation of Operators 3. Sobolev Spaces and Pseudo Differential Operators 4. The Linear Schrodinger Equation 5. The Non Linear Schrodinger Equation 6. Asymptotic Behavior for NLS Equation 7. Korteweg de Vries Equation 8. Asymptotic Behavior for k gKdV Equations 9. Other Nonlinear Dispersive Models 10. General Quasilinear Schrodinger Equation Proof of Theorem 2.8 Proof of Lemma 4.2 References Index This textbook introduces the well posedness theory for initial value problems of nonlinear dispersive partial differential equations with special focus on two key models the Korteweg de Vries equation and the nonlinear Schrödinger equation. A concise and self contained treatment of background material (the Fourier transform interpolation theory Sobolev spaces and the linear Schrödinger equation) prepares the reader to understand the main topics covered: the initial value problem for the nonlinear Schrödinger equation and the generalized Korteweg de Vries equation properties of their solutions and a survey of general classes of nonlinear dispersive equations of physical and mathematical significance. Each chapter ends with an expert account of recent developments and open problems as well as exercises. The final chapter gives a detailed exposition of local well posedness for the nonlinear Schrödinger equation taking the reader to the forefront of recent research. The second edition of Introduction to Nonlinear Dispersive Equations builds upon the success of the first edition by the addition of updated material on the main topics an expanded bibliography and new exercises. Assuming only basic knowledge of complex analysis and integration theory this book will enable graduate students and researchers to enter this actively developing field