Zachmanoglou, E.C.
Introduction to Partial Differential Equations with Applications
- ISBN 13:
- 9780486652511
- author:
- Zachmanoglou, E.C.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Dover Publications Inc.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 416
- Dimensions:
- 21.56 x 13.82 x 2.08 centimetres
- Genre:
- Differential equations
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Introduction to Partial Differential Equations with Applications by E. C. Zachmanoglou and Dale W. Thoe provides a clear and concise introduction to the theory of partial differential equations, making it an ideal resource for those looking to apply these concepts to physical problems. The book begins with a review of calculus and ordinary differential equations, before exploring integral curves and surfaces of vector fields, quasi-linear and linear equations of first order, series solutions, and the Cauchy-Kovalevsky theorem. It then delves into linear partial differential equations, examining the Laplace, wave, and heat equations, and concludes with a brief treatment of hyperbolic systems of equations. Suitable for those requiring only a modest mathematical background, this text provides the necessary fundamentals for using partial differential equations in solving physical problems, as well as the mathematical foundations for pursuing more advanced topics.