Elliptic Functions: An Elementary Text-Book for Students of Mathematics (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Arthur L. Baker

9780331160024: Elliptic Functions: An Elementary Text-Book for Students of Mathematics (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0331160021 ISBN 13: 9780331160024

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

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Clear, beginner-friendly guide to elliptic functions

Discover the ideas behind elliptic integrals with an approachable introduction that ties theory to practical calculation. This edition emphasizes simple methods and step-by-step explanations for the English-speaking student.

The book presents the development of elliptic integrals and their associated functions in a way that avoids overly technical language. It focuses on building a solid, usable foundation, using familiar calculus tools and gradually introducing the key ideas that underlie elliptic functions.

Plain explanations of elliptic integrals of the first, second, and third orders
Guided development of complete and factorized elliptic functions
Practical methods for evaluating values and performing numerical calculations
Historical context showing how ideas progressed from Euler to Legendre to Jacobi and Abel

Ideal for students beginning the study of elliptic functions and for anyone seeking a solid, readable entry into this rich area of mathematics.

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