Differential Equations with Applications and Historical Notes

Fads are common in mathematics, and it is difficult to separate the enduring from the ephemeral. Differential Equations with Applications and Historical Notes, Third Edition, is a classic textbook that takes a careful approach, using explicit explanation to ensure students fully comprehend the subject matter. It emphasizes modeling and applications and includes a substantial new section on Gausss bell curve. It also improves coverage of Fourier analysis, numerical methods, and linear algebra. The text relates the development of mathematics to human activity and includes a wealth of unique examples and exercises.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 762 pages
Publication date: 21 January 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Fads permeate mathematics, just as they do in various human endeavors, making it challenging to distinguish between lasting achievements and fleeting trends. A regrettable consequence of the prevalence of fads is that if a student fails to acquire knowledge about valuable subjects such as the wave equation, Gausss hypergeometric function, the gamma function, and the fundamental problems of the calculus of variations, among others, during their undergraduate years, it is unlikely that they will do so later.

An informal introduction to such concepts would be most suitable in a leisurely introductory course on differential equations. Differential Equations with Applications and Historical Notes, specifically crafted for such a course, joyfully embarks on a journey into the realm of differential equations and their diverse applications. The author, a highly esteemed educator, advocates a methodical approach, employing explicit explanations to ensure students thoroughly grasp the subject matter.

With a strong emphasis on modeling and practical applications, the eagerly awaited Third Edition of this renowned textbook introduces a substantial new section on Gausss bell curve and enhances coverage of Fourier analysis, numerical methods, and linear algebra. By linking the development of mathematics to human activities, the text elucidates the reasons and methods by which mathematics is employed, offering a wealth of unique examples and exercises accompanied by the authors distinctive historical notes.

This textbook serves as an ideal resource for a one- or two-semester introductory course on differential equations, emphasizing modeling and applications. It presents a substantial new section on Gausss bell curve, improving coverage of Fourier analysis, numerical methods, and linear algebra. Furthermore, it establishes a connection between the evolution of mathematics and human endeavors, providing a rich and insightful perspective.

Weight: 1122g
Dimension: 234 x 155 x 44 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032477145
Edition number: 3 ed