Genericity of Uniquness of a Solution to a System with Non-Linear Equations

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The discussion centers on the uniqueness of solutions for generic systems of non-linear equations, specifically focusing on systems of K arbitrary polynomials. The participant, Le Cactus, highlights that while many non-linear partial differential equations (PDEs) lack unique solutions, certain classes of PDEs do exhibit unique solutions within defined function spaces. The original poster is exploring the applicability of the transversality theorem to determine conditions under which unique solutions may exist for their polynomial system.

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Dear All,

I have maybe quite a naive question:

Does there exist a result that a generic system of non-linear equations have a unique solution? (defined from R^n to R)

Similarily as it exists a result that a generic square matrix could be inverted?

Waiting impatiently for news! Thanks!

Le Cactus
 
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There are lots and lots and lots of nonlinear PDEs that can't be solved uniquely. However, there are classes of PDEs we understand well that have unique solutions in given function spaces. Do you have a particular PDE in mind?
 
Anthony said:
There are lots and lots and lots of nonlinear PDEs that can't be solved uniquely. However, there are classes of PDEs we understand well that have unique solutions in given function spaces. Do you have a particular PDE in mind?

Thank you for answering!
Actually I have a much simplier structure on the system than PDE. It is just a system of K arbitrary polynoms (of finite order)...
I am currently trying to see if the transversality theorem does not apply (or if it applies under which conditions on a system), but for the moment all the things remain to be murky :confused:
May be there are existent results...?

Thanks!
 

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