Integral Equations: A Practical Treatment, from Spectral Theory to Applications
Integral Equations: A Practical Treatment, from Spectral Theory to Applications

Author: David Porter

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 1990-09-28

Total Pages: 388

ISBN-13: 9780521337427

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This book gives a rigorous and practical treatment of integral equations. These are significant because they occur in many problems in mathematics, physics and engineering and they offer a powerful (sometimes the only) technique for solving these problems. The book aims to tackle the solution of integral equations using a blend of abstract 'structural' results and more direct, down-to-earth mathematics. The interplay between these two approaches is a central feature of the text and it allows a thorough account to be given of many of the types of integral equation which arise in application areas. Since it is not always possible to find explicit solutions of the problems posed, much attention is devoted to obtaining qualitative information and approximations to the solutions, with the associated error estimates. This treatment is intended for final year mathematics undergraduates, postgraduates and research workers in application areas such as numerical analysis and fluid mechanics.

Integral Equations
Integral Equations

Author: Dr Jitendra Singh

Publisher: Dr. Jitendra Singh

Published: 2024-10-02

Total Pages: 138

ISBN-13:

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This book is part of the P-17 series designed specifically for the CSIR NET (JRF) in Mathematical Sciences and other competitive mathematics examinations. Integral equations play a crucial role in various fields, including applied mathematics, physics, and engineering. This text aims to provide a comprehensive introduction to integral equations, offering both theoretical insights and practical problem-solving techniques. Chapter 1 lays the groundwork by differentiating between Fredholm and Volterra integral equations and clarifying the distinctions between first- and second-kind integral equations. Understanding these foundational concepts is essential for tackling more complex topics. In Chapter 2, we explore several methods for solving integral equations, including the resolvent kernel method and the Neumann series approach. These techniques provide powerful tools for both analytical and numerical solutions. Chapter 3 delves into separable kernels, showcasing their significance in solving integral equations and their applications in mathematical physics and engineering contexts. Chapter 4 addresses eigenvalue problems, connecting characteristic numbers and eigenfunctions to the well-established Sturm-Liouville theory, which is pivotal in understanding the spectral properties of differential operators. Finally, Chapter 5 discusses the resolvent kernel, detailing its theory and applications in solving integral equations effectively. This book aims to equip students and researchers with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complexities of integral equations, fostering a deeper appreciation for their applications in both pure and applied mathematics.

Constant-Sign Solutions of Systems of Integral Equations
Constant-Sign Solutions of Systems of Integral Equations

Author: Ravi P. Agarwal

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2013-09-21

Total Pages: 651

ISBN-13: 331901255X

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This monograph provides a complete and self-contained account of the theory, methods, and applications of constant-sign solutions of integral equations. In particular, the focus is on different systems of Volterra and Fredholm equations. The presentation is systematic and the material is broken down into several concise chapters. An introductory chapter covers the basic preliminaries. Throughout the book many examples are included to illustrate the theory. The book contains a wealth of results that are both deep and interesting. This unique book will be welcomed by mathematicians working on integral equations, spectral theory, and on applications of fixed point theory and boundary value problems.

Integral Equations
Integral Equations

Author: Harry Hochstadt

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2011-09-09

Total Pages: 282

ISBN-13: 1118165934

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This classic work is now available in an unabridged paperback edition. Hochstatdt's concise treatment of integral equations represents the best compromise between the detailed classical approach and the faster functional analytic approach, while developing the most desirable features of each. The seven chapters present an introduction to integral equations, elementary techniques, the theory of compact operators, applications to boundary value problems in more than dimension, a complete treatment of numerous transform techniques, a development of the classical Fredholm technique, and application of the Schauder fixed point theorem to nonlinear equations.

Integral Equations
Integral Equations

Author: Wolfgang Hackbusch

Publisher: Birkhäuser

Published: 2012-12-06

Total Pages: 377

ISBN-13: 3034892152

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The theory of integral equations has been an active research field for many years and is based on analysis, function theory, and functional analysis. On the other hand, integral equations are of practical interest because of the «boundary integral equation method», which transforms partial differential equations on a domain into integral equations over its boundary. This book grew out of a series of lectures given by the author at the Ruhr-Universitat Bochum and the Christian-Albrecht-Universitat zu Kiel to students of mathematics. The contents of the first six chapters correspond to an intensive lecture course of four hours per week for a semester. Readers of the book require background from analysis and the foundations of numeri cal mathematics. Knowledge of functional analysis is helpful, but to begin with some basic facts about Banach and Hilbert spaces are sufficient. The theoretical part of this book is reduced to a minimum; in Chapters 2, 4, and 5 more importance is attached to the numerical treatment of the integral equations than to their theory. Important parts of functional analysis (e. g. , the Riesz-Schauder theory) are presented without proof. We expect the reader either to be already familiar with functional analysis or to become motivated by the practical examples given here to read a book about this topic. We recall that also from a historical point of view, functional analysis was initially stimulated by the investigation of integral equations.

Linear Integral Equations
Linear Integral Equations

Author: Ram P. Kanwal

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2014-05-10

Total Pages: 311

ISBN-13: 1483262502

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Linear Integral Equations: Theory and Technique is an 11-chapter text that covers the theoretical and methodological aspects of linear integral equations. After a brief overview of the fundamentals of the equations, this book goes on dealing with specific integral equations with separable kernels and a method of successive approximations. The next chapters explore the properties of classical Fredholm theory and the applications of linear integral equations to ordinary and partial differential equations. These topics are followed by discussions of the symmetric kernels, singular integral equations, and the integral transform methods. The final chapters consider the applications of linear integral equations to mixed boundary value problems. These chapters also look into the integral equation perturbation methods. This book will be of value to undergraduate and graduate students in applied mathematics, theoretical mechanics, and mathematical physics.

Lectures on Integral Equations
Lectures on Integral Equations

Author: Harold Widom

Publisher: Courier Dover Publications

Published: 2016-11-28

Total Pages: 145

ISBN-13: 0486817822

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Concise classic presents main results of integral equation theory as consequences of theory of operators on Banach and Hilbert spaces. Also, applications to second order linear differential equations and Fourier integral techniques. 1969 edition.

Integral Methods in Science and Engineering
Integral Methods in Science and Engineering

Author: Christian Constanda

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2022-10-13

Total Pages: 361

ISBN-13: 3031071719

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This contributed volume contains a collection of articles on state-of-the-art developments on the construction of theoretical integral techniques and their application to specific problems in science and engineering. Chapters in this book are based on talks given at the Symposium on the Theory and Applications of Integral Methods in Science and Engineering, held virtually in July 2021, and are written by internationally recognized researchers. This collection will be of interest to researchers in applied mathematics, physics, and mechanical and electrical engineering, as well as graduate students in these disciplines and other professionals for whom integration is an essential tool.

Integral Equations
Integral Equations

Author: S. G. Mikhlin

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2014-07-22

Total Pages: 354

ISBN-13: 1483226271

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Integral Equations: And their Applications to Certain Problems in Mechanics, Mathematical Physics and Technology, Second Revised Edition contains an account of the general theory of Fredholm and Hilbert-Schmidt. This edition discusses methods of approximate solution of Fredholm's equation and, in particular, their application to the solution of basic problems in mathematical physics, including certain problems in hydrodynamics and the theory of elasticity. Other topics include the equations of Volterra type, determination of the first eigenvalue by Ritz's method, and systems of singular integral equations. The generalized method of Schwarz, convergence of successive approximations, stability of a rod in compression, and mixed problem of the theory of elasticity are also elaborated. This publication is recommended for mathematicians, students, and researchers concerned with singular integral equations.