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An Introduction to Partial Differential Equations
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An Introduction to Partial Differential Equations Hardcover - 2005

by Yehuda Pinchover; Jacob Rubinstein


From the publisher

A complete introduction to partial differential equations, this textbook provides a rigorous yet accessible guide to students in mathematics, physics and engineering. The presentation is lively and up to date, paying particular emphasis to developing an appreciation of underlying mathematical theory. Beginning with basic definitions, properties and derivations of some basic equations of mathematical physics from basic principles, the book studies first order equations, classification of second order equations, and the one-dimensional wave equation. Two chapters are devoted to the separation of variables, whilst others concentrate on a wide range of topics including elliptic theory, Green's functions, variational and numerical methods. A rich collection of worked examples and exercises accompany the text, along with a large number of illustrations and graphs to provide insight into the numerical examples. Solutions to selected exercises are included for students and extended solution sets are available to lecturers from solutions@cambridge.org.

First line

A partial differential equation (PDE) describes a relation between an unknown function and its partial derivatives.

Details

  • Title An Introduction to Partial Differential Equations
  • Author Yehuda Pinchover; Jacob Rubinstein
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Pages 384
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Cambridge University Press
  • Date June 13, 2005
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9780521848862 / 0521848865
  • Weight 2.03 lbs (0.92 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.72 x 6.85 x 0.91 in (24.69 x 17.40 x 2.31 cm)
  • Library of Congress subjects Differential equations, Partial
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2005047096
  • Dewey Decimal Code 515.353