Principles of Differential Equations
Principles of Differential Equations

Author: Nelson G. Markley

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2011-10-14

Total Pages: 354

ISBN-13: 1118031539

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An accessible, practical introduction to the principles of differential equations The field of differential equations is a keystone of scientific knowledge today, with broad applications in mathematics, engineering, physics, and other scientific fields. Encompassing both basic concepts and advanced results, Principles of Differential Equations is the definitive, hands-on introduction professionals and students need in order to gain a strong knowledge base applicable to the many different subfields of differential equations and dynamical systems. Nelson Markley includes essential background from analysis and linear algebra, in a unified approach to ordinary differential equations that underscores how key theoretical ingredients interconnect. Opening with basic existence and uniqueness results, Principles of Differential Equations systematically illuminates the theory, progressing through linear systems to stable manifolds and bifurcation theory. Other vital topics covered include: Basic dynamical systems concepts Constant coefficients Stability The Poincaré return map Smooth vector fields As a comprehensive resource with complete proofs and more than 200 exercises, Principles of Differential Equations is the ideal self-study reference for professionals, and an effective introduction and tutorial for students.

Principles of Partial Differential Equations
Principles of Partial Differential Equations

Author: Alexander Komech

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2009-10-05

Total Pages: 165

ISBN-13: 1441910956

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This concise book covers the classical tools of Partial Differential Equations Theory in today’s science and engineering. The rigorous theoretical presentation includes many hints, and the book contains many illustrative applications from physics.

Principles of Differential and Integral Equations
Principles of Differential and Integral Equations

Author: C. Corduneanu

Publisher: American Mathematical Soc.

Published: 1977-01-30

Total Pages: 218

ISBN-13: 0821846221

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In summary, the author has provided an elegant introduction to important topics in the theory of ordinary differential equations and integral equations. -- Mathematical Reviews This book is intended for a one-semester course in differential and integral equations for advanced undergraduates or beginning graduate students, with a view toward preparing the reader for graduate-level courses on more advanced topics. There is some emphasis on existence, uniqueness, and the qualitative behavior of solutions. Students from applied mathematics, physics, and engineering will find much of value in this book. The first five chapters cover ordinary differential equations. Chapter 5 contains a good treatment of the stability of ODEs. The next four chapters cover integral equations, including applications to second-order differential equations. Chapter 7 is a concise introduction to the important Fredholm theory of linear integral equations. The final chapter is a well-selected collection of fascinating miscellaneous facts about differential and integral equations. The prerequisites are a good course in advanced calculus, some preparation in linear algebra, and a reasonable acquaintance with elementary complex analysis. There are exercises throughout the text, with the more advanced of them providing good challenges to the student.

Maximum Principles in Differential Equations
Maximum Principles in Differential Equations

Author: Murray H. Protter

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-12-06

Total Pages: 271

ISBN-13: 1461252822

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Maximum Principles are central to the theory and applications of second-order partial differential equations and systems. This self-contained text establishes the fundamental principles and provides a variety of applications.

Ordinary Differential Equations
Ordinary Differential Equations

Author: A. K. Nandakumaran

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2017-05-11

Total Pages: 349

ISBN-13: 1108416411

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An easy to understand guide covering key principles of ordinary differential equations and their applications.

Variational Principles for Second-order Differential Equations
Variational Principles for Second-order Differential Equations

Author: J. Grifone

Publisher: World Scientific

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 236

ISBN-13: 9789810237349

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The inverse problem of the calculus of variations was first studied by Helmholtz in 1887 and it is entirely solved for the differential operators, but only a few results are known in the more general case of differential equations. This book looks at second-order differential equations and asks if they can be written as Euler-Lagrangian equations. If the equations are quadratic, the problem reduces to the characterization of the connections which are Levi-Civita for some Riemann metric.To solve the inverse problem, the authors use the formal integrability theory of overdetermined partial differential systems in the Spencer-Quillen-Goldschmidt version. The main theorems of the book furnish a complete illustration of these techniques because all possible situations appear: involutivity, 2-acyclicity, prolongation, computation of Spencer cohomology, computation of the torsion, etc.

The Action Principle and Partial Differential Equations
The Action Principle and Partial Differential Equations

Author: Demetrios Christodoulou

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 2000-01-17

Total Pages: 332

ISBN-13: 9780691049571

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This book introduces new methods in the theory of partial differential equations derivable from a Lagrangian. These methods constitute, in part, an extension to partial differential equations of the methods of symplectic geometry and Hamilton-Jacobi theory for Lagrangian systems of ordinary differential equations. A distinguishing characteristic of this approach is that one considers, at once, entire families of solutions of the Euler-Lagrange equations, rather than restricting attention to single solutions at a time. The second part of the book develops a general theory of integral identities, the theory of "compatible currents," which extends the work of E. Noether. Finally, the third part introduces a new general definition of hyperbolicity, based on a quadratic form associated with the Lagrangian, which overcomes the obstacles arising from singularities of the characteristic variety that were encountered in previous approaches. On the basis of the new definition, the domain-of-dependence theorem and stability properties of solutions are derived. Applications to continuum mechanics are discussed throughout the book. The last chapter is devoted to the electrodynamics of nonlinear continuous media.

Engineering Differential Equations
Engineering Differential Equations

Author: Bill Goodwine

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2010-11-11

Total Pages: 762

ISBN-13: 1441979190

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This book is a comprehensive treatment of engineering undergraduate differential equations as well as linear vibrations and feedback control. While this material has traditionally been separated into different courses in undergraduate engineering curricula. This text provides a streamlined and efficient treatment of material normally covered in three courses. Ultimately, engineering students study mathematics in order to be able to solve problems within the engineering realm. Engineering Differential Equations: Theory and Applications guides students to approach the mathematical theory with much greater interest and enthusiasm by teaching the theory together with applications. Additionally, it includes an abundance of detailed examples. Appendices include numerous C and FORTRAN example programs. This book is intended for engineering undergraduate students, particularly aerospace and mechanical engineers and students in other disciplines concerned with mechanical systems analysis and control. Prerequisites include basic and advanced calculus with an introduction to linear algebra.

Order Structure and Topological Methods in Nonlinear Partial Differential Equations
Order Structure and Topological Methods in Nonlinear Partial Differential Equations

Author: Yihong Du

Publisher: World Scientific

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 202

ISBN-13: 9812566244

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The maximum principle induces an order structure for partial differential equations, and has become an important tool in nonlinear analysis. This book is the first of two volumes to systematically introduce the applications of order structure in certain nonlinear partial differential equation problems.The maximum principle is revisited through the use of the Krein-Rutman theorem and the principal eigenvalues. Its various versions, such as the moving plane and sliding plane methods, are applied to a variety of important problems of current interest. The upper and lower solution method, especially its weak version, is presented in its most up-to-date form with enough generality to cater for wide applications. Recent progress on the boundary blow-up problems and their applications are discussed, as well as some new symmetry and Liouville type results over half and entire spaces. Some of the results included here are published for the first time.

Practical Course In Differential Equations And Mathematical Modelling, A: Classical And New Methods. Nonlinear Mathematical Models. Symmetry And Invariance Principles
Practical Course In Differential Equations And Mathematical Modelling, A: Classical And New Methods. Nonlinear Mathematical Models. Symmetry And Invariance Principles

Author: Nail H Ibragimov

Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company

Published: 2009-11-19

Total Pages: 365

ISBN-13: 9813107766

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A Practical Course in Differential Equations and Mathematical Modelling is a unique blend of the traditional methods of ordinary and partial differential equations with Lie group analysis enriched by the author's own theoretical developments. The book — which aims to present new mathematical curricula based on symmetry and invariance principles — is tailored to develop analytic skills and “working knowledge” in both classical and Lie's methods for solving linear and nonlinear equations. This approach helps to make courses in differential equations, mathematical modelling, distributions and fundamental solution, etc. easy to follow and interesting for students. The book is based on the author's extensive teaching experience at Novosibirsk and Moscow universities in Russia, Collège de France, Georgia Tech and Stanford University in the United States, universities in South Africa, Cyprus, Turkey, and Blekinge Institute of Technology (BTH) in Sweden. The new curriculum prepares students for solving modern nonlinear problems and will essentially be more appealing to students compared to the traditional way of teaching mathematics.